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4 MULTI-ARTS Hidden Door closing night
5 AROUND TOWN SciMart
Electronica wizards Auntie Flo (pictured), Galaxians and Whilst help mark the end of the site-specific arts festival’s 2014 run, alongside film, art and live performance projects. See Hidden Door feature, page 18. Market Street Vaults, Edinburgh, Sat 5 Apr. Pick up your favourite foodie delights at this farmer’s market with a difference, where food producers, researchers and chefs let you in on the scientific secrets behind each and every morsel. Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival’s Gastrofest strand – see feature, page 24. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Sun 6 Apr.
6 MUSIC Radiophonic Workshop A chance to hear rare live renditions of some iconic TV themes from the 1950s and 60s, played by the sci-fi sound boffins who created them – the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. See preview, page 71. Glasgow School of Art, Fri 21 Mar; The Pleasance, Edinburgh, Thu 27 Mar.
7 FILM Starred Up
Perfect Sense director David Mackenzie showcases an award- worthy performance from young actor Jack O’Connell in this gripping prison drama. See review, page 59, and our O’Connell profile, page 63. General release from Fri 21 Mar.
8 THEATRE The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler
The much-loved Scottish humourist is the subject of this touring production from the National Theatre of Scotland. See preview, page 95. Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 9–Sat 19 Apr; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 29 Apr–Sat 3 May.
9 BOOKS Mark Z Danielewski
Celebrated author of House of Leaves, Danielewski comes to Glasgow to discuss the future of the novel with fellow experimental writer Ben Marcus, as part of Aye Write! See feature, page 43. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 12 Apr; Blackwell’s Bookshop, Edinburgh, Mon 14 Apr.
10 CHOSEN BY JOJO SUTHERLAND, COMEDIAN Hindsight
Ready, steady . . . Quick, get a ticket! If there is one show that no-one should miss at this year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival, it’s Hindsight by Keir McAllister. Keir is a stalwart of the Scottish comedy scene, but also a frighteningly good and exciting new writer; his play is a darkly comedic tale about growing up, with delicious twists and turns along the way. It also boasts a cast of some of the finest comics to be found on the circuit, in the shape of Raymond Mearns, Parrot and The Wee Man. Despite having read the script, seen the reviews and heard all the wonderful feedback from audience members when it premiered at Edinburgh Fringe, I still haven’t managed to actually see it yet, but I’ll be remedying that when it’s staged at the Oran Mor – why don’t you have some foresight and join me? Hindsight, Òran Mór, Glasgow, Wed 2 Apr. Jojo Sutherland: In Conversation, Vespbar, Glasgow, Sat 5 Apr. See more of our Glasgow International Comedy Festival coverage from page 52.
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