15DAYStolive The things to catch this fortnight
Edinburgh International Magic Festival
2 AROUND TOWN Mix of classic and close-hand magic as well as mind-reading and master classes, all culminating in a grand finale Magic and Variety Gala Show at the Royal Lyceum. See Around Town, page 35. Various
venues, Edinburgh, until Sat 11 Jul.
Antony Gormley
1 VISUAL ART The artist’s rusting metal figures, placed at locations along the Water of Leith for his work 6 Times, make for an unnervingly beautiful sight on a summer’s day. Various locations, Water of Leith, Edinburgh.
Martha Reeves
3 MUSIC She may have new political leanings, but the Motown icon’s credentials as a soul
superstar are undiminished. See preview, page 64. The Arches, Glasgow, Sun 18 Jul.
Pride Glasgow
4 LGBT A march from Kelvinway and an exciting line-up of music and entertainment in George Square for the first Pride in Glasgow for two years. See preview, page 63. Various venues, Glasgow, Sat 17 Jul.
Demetri Martin T in the Park
5 COMEDY The former Perrier winner and all-round nice guy continues his stream-of-
6 MUSIC It’s the big one. Scotland’s behemoth music festival begins, with highly
Leaving
consciousness TV sketch show with a second excellent series. See Comedy, page 47. E4, Thu 8 Jul, 11.25pm. anticipated sets from Eminem, Jay-Z and Vampire Weekend. Coverage begins page 24. Balado, Fri 9–Sun 11 Jun.
7 FILM Kristin Scott Thomas swaps her clipped English tones for acting en français with this superb performance. See feature, page 30, and review in Film. Selected release from Fri 9 Jul.
4 THE LIST 8–22 Jul 2010