Peter Pan
9 THEATRE The National Theatre of Scotland mounts its biggest production to date, an adaptation of Scots author JM Barrie’s classic children’s fantasy. See preview, page 83. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 23 Apr–Sat 8 May, then touring.
Confrontation
10 VISUAL ART The first of a new series of artistic face-offs at the National Galleries pairs Otto Dix’s 1932 ‘Mädchen auf Fell’ with Lucas Cranach’s 16th century painting ‘Venus and Cupid’. See preview, page 88. National Gallery Complex, Edinburgh, until Mon 18 Jul.
Jeff Dunham
8 COMEDY Most famous for Achmed the dead terrorist (and the ringtones, merchandise and virals that that character spawned), American ventriloquist Dunham will be bringing his angry puppets to Glasgow.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Wed 21 Apr.
Spring Exhibition 2010
11 VISUAL ART Outstanding exhibition of work by Scottish-based artists, at Edinburgh’s newest gallery. See preview, page 89. Axolotl, Edinburgh, until Sat 1 May.
No Greater Love
12 FILM Documentary film that captures the essence of the religiously devout life lived by Carmelite nuns in London’s Notting Hill. See review, page 48. Filmhouse, Edinburgh, Fri 23–Thu 29
Fuck Buttons
13 MUSIC Blissfully distorted techno as the power-duo of Andrew Hung and
Benjamin Power return to Glasgow. With support from ones to watch, Factory Floor. See preview, page 63. The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 24 Apr.
Glasgow International
14 VISUAL ART Three weeks of exhibitions and events including work from Douglas Gordon
(pictured), Jimmie Durham, Linder and Joseph Beuys. See feature, page 20. Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 16 Apr–Mon 3 May.
Optimo
15 CLUBS A moment’s silence please, for the end of Optimo . . . and then, of course, two last noisy nights of exceptionally good DJ-ing and live music. See feature, page 26. Sub Club, Sun 17 & Sun 25 Apr.
15–29 Apr 2010 THE LIST 5