Curve Foundation
9 DANCE The contemporary dance company tours works by leading European
choreographers. See preview, page 84. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Fri 9 & Sat 10 Oct, then touring.
Running Time
10 VISUAL ART Major new exhibition of films by some of the biggest names in
Scottish art, past and present. See preview, page 89. Dean Gallery, Edinburgh, Sat 17 Oct–Sun 22 Nov.
Othello
8 THEATRE Guy Hollands’ production of Shakespeare’s depiction of jealousy, revenge and conflict features the ubiquitous Andrew Clarke as villain Iago. See preview, page 86. Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 21 Oct–Sat 14 Nov.
Glasgay!
11 LGBT/THEATRE Scotland’s festival of gay culture continues with the premieres of new plays by
Martin O’Connor, Louise Welsh, Grant Smeaton and Jackie Kay. See listings, page 61. Various dates and venues.
The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus
12 FILM Terry Gilliam is still on crazy, wonderful form in this fitting tribute to the
film’s late star, Heath Ledger. See review, page 48. General release from Fri 16 Oct.
Up
13 FILM Lovely Pixar movie about explorers. Can this studio do no wrong? See review,
page 47. General release from Fri 9 Oct.
Tim Minchin
14 COMEDY The wild-eyed barefoot strawberry blonde returns to the piano for another round of witty political songs. See preview, page 58. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 10 Oct; Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 11 Oct.
One Thousand Paper Cranes
15 KIDS Moving story about Hiroshima survivors who turned to origami, well presented for the 8+ age group. See preview, page 60. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 13–Sat 17 Oct.
8–22 Oct 2009 THE LIST 5