AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS UNMISSABLE
HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
By David Shrigley
It’s a warped self-help book, exploring the human mind, quite badly. With fresh
drawings from the art brut cartoonist, plus tips on brain maintenance, running away
from problems, frogs and dreams. ‘I’m sure everyone
has stood in an airport, looking at the self-help
books,’ says Shrigley. ‘I’m very sceptical about them. My self-help book acknowledges it is in no way helpful, and I am
in no way qualii ed.’
■ Published by Canongate, Thu 4 Oct, £12.99, available in hardback and e-book
versions. To read our interview with David about the book, go
to list.co.uk.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Shakespeare’s magical play
gets a revamp courtesy of Vanishing Point’s
artistic director Matthew Lenton, whose previous credits include Interiors, The Beggar’s Opera and Wonderland. Expect an
adventurous interpretation of this comedy about four lovers who head into the woods only to fall victim to
mischievous fairies. ■ Lyceum, Edinburgh, Fri 19 Oct–Sat 17 Nov.
SCOTLAND LOVES
ANIMATION
A celebration of the art of animation. ■ Various venues,
Edinburgh and Glasgow,
Fri 5–Sun 14 Oct.
GLASGAY! See feature, page 17. ■ Various venues, Mon 15 Oct–Sun 4
Nov.
BBC GOOD FOOD
SHOW Tasty food
extravaganza. ■ SECC, Glasgow, Fri 19–Sun 21 Oct.
BEACH HOUSE
Sublime dream- pop from the Baltimore duo ■ The Arches, Glasgow, Mon 29 Oct.
THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF SEE-THRU SAM Superhero comedy play from Johnny
McKnight. See preview, page 104. ■ On tour, Thu 20 Sep–Sat 20 Oct.
LIFEGUARD
Adrian Howells’ intimate new performance piece is based on the relationship between a lifeguard and
a swimmer, exploring both the therapeutic and threatening properties of
water. Lifeguard promises to be a particularly memorable event – it’s taking place in the unique setting of the disused training pool of
Govanhill Baths. ■ Govanhill Baths, Glasgow,
Fri 5–Sat 27 Oct.
NEW WORK 2012, MICHAEL
CLARK
COMPANY See feature
page 22. ■ Tramway,
Glasgow,
Thu 4–Sat 6 Oct.
RBS MUSEUM LATES
Curated by The List featuring music from Miaoux Miaoux and
Anak Anak. See music listings, from
page 83.
AFRICA IN MOTION This year’s celebration of
■ National Museum African cinema returns
of Scotland, Fri 19 Oct.
with the theme of ‘modern Africa’. Look out for closing night i lm Restless City by African photographer and
i lmmaker Andrew Dosunmu. It’s the story of a young man passionate about music living on the fringes of New York
City. If you’ve been inspired by Damon Albarn’s Africa Express,
this is the perfect next stop. ■ Filmhouse, Edinburgh
and GFT, Glasgow, Thu 25 Oct–Fri 2 Nov.
R E B O T C O
R E B M E T P E S
TAKE ONE ACTION FILM
FESTIVAL
Inspirational i lms
grappling with pressing world
issues.
■ Various venues, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Fri 21 Sep–Sat 6 Oct.
26 THE LIST 20 Sep–18 Oct 2012