THEATRE | Highlights HIGHLIGHTS Our pick of the best shows. For complete listings, see list.co.uk/theatre
CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 18 Feb– Sat 14 Mar, lyceum. org.uk Bertolt Brecht’s famous drama, which tells the powerful story of two women who both claim to be the mother of a child. See preview, page 83. NORTHERN BALLET:
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GLASGOW TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Theatre Royal, Thu 5–Sat 7 Feb, theatreroyal.co.uk An adaptation of Harper Lee’s great book presented by Regent’s Park Theatre. Also King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Mon 9–Sat 14 Feb.
RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET King’s Theatre, Mon 9–Sat 14 Feb, atgtickets.com/venues/kings- theatre Join Captain Tempest and his fearless crew on a stellar adventure into hyperspace in this intergalactic musical. The show includes plenty of rock favourites such as ‘Rattle and Roll’, ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and ‘Johnny B Goode’. See preview, page 84.
THE TYPIST The Arches, Thu 12–Sat 14 Feb, thearches.co.uk Flamenco theatre production with film and live music. See preview, page 84. Also Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 27 & Sat 28 Feb and The Brunton, Musselburgh, Sat 21 Feb.
RAMBERT: ROOSTER Theatre Royal, Thu 5–Sat 7 Mar, theatreroyal.co.uk Rooster brings the rock’n’roll swagger of the Rolling Stones to life in this evocation of the 88 THE LIST 5 Feb–2 Apr 2015
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energetic new version of Shakespeare’s classic. See preview, page 86. bored office worker, and change him forever. See preview, page 82.
CIRQUE ELOIZE: CIRKOPOLIS Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Wed 1–Sat 4 Apr, edtheatres.com Backed by stunning visuals, twelve multi- disciplinary circus artistes burst into the life of a THE SLAB BOYS Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 12 Feb– Sat 7 Mar, citz.co.uk Seminal piece of Scottish theatre by John Byrne depicting one Friday in the life of the boys who work in the slab room of a
Paisley carpet factory. See feature, page 26. BUZZCUT FESTIVAL Pearce Institute, Glasgow, Wed 18–Sun 22 Mar, pearceinstitue. org.uk Buzzcut is all about sharing: food, ideas and homes. This year’s lineup features Ella Good, FK Alexander and more. See preview, page 84.
ROMEO AND JULIET Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 26–Sat 28 Feb, edtheatres.com Northern Ballet present Jean-Christophe Maillot’s
swinging 60s.
HAME The Shed, Tue 10–Sat 14 Mar, shedglasgow.com The story of the O’Donnell family, who have been in Glasgow for three generations, and what unites and divides them. AND THE BEAT GOES ON Tron Theatre, Tue 24–Sat 28 Mar, tron.co.uk Play based on the songs of Sonny and Cher. Written by Olivier Award-winner Stef Smith and presented by Random Accomplice in partnership with Horsecross Arts.
THE ABSENCE OF WAR Citizens Theatre, Tue 31 Mar–Fri 3 Apr, citz.co.uk An adaptation of Hare’s funny political drama.
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BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET: COPPÉLIA Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 5– Sat 7 Feb, edtheatres.com Sir Peter Wright’s highly acclaimed version of the popular ballet, in which a toymaker creates a beautiful doll who causes jealousy between a young couple. DANCE ‘TIL DAWN Edinburgh Playhouse, Thu 5–Sat 7 Feb, playhousetheatre.com Strictly Come Dancing professionals Vincent
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Coppélia
Simone and Flavia Cacace return with their ballroom and Latin-based show celebrating the Golden Age of Hollywood. playhousetheatre.com See Baby not put in the corner in the musical based on the late Patrick Swayze’s popular film.
EDGE AND SHORE – ACTS OF DOING Dovecot Studios, Thu 5–Sat 7 Feb, dovecotstudios.com New work by Helen Carnac and Laïla Dallo, skirting the boundaries between dance and installation, developed as part of a residency in Siobhan Davies Dance. ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Tue 17–Sat 21 Feb, edtheatres.com National Theatre’s satirical, slapstick production based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. Featuring Gavin Spokes as Francis Henshall and Shaun Williamson (Barry from EastEnders) as Charlie Clench.
ANTON & ERIN: THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Usher Hall, Sat 21 Feb, usherhall. co.uk Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag take a break from Strictly Come Dancing to perform all the classics, from quickstep to foxtrot. Also Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sun 22 Feb.
DIRTY DANCING Edinburgh Playhouse, Tue 24 Feb–Sat 14 Mar (not Sun),
THE EFFECT Summerhall, Wed 11 Mar–Sat 14 Mar, summerhall.co.uk A comical new work by Lucy Prebble which looks at the limits of modern medicine. Also Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 24– Sat 28 Feb. SPAMALOT Edinburgh Playhouse, Mon 16–Sat 21 Mar, playhousetheatre.com The Knights of the Round Table-spoofing musical from Monty Python, written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez.
SCOTTISH BALLET: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Wed 18–Sat 21 Mar, edtheatres.com One of Scottish Ballet’s finest moments to date, bringing Tennessee Williams’ scorching tale to life through dance.
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ROMEO AND JULIET The Brunton, Thu 12 Feb, thebrunton.co.uk Ballet West presents Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy. See preview, page 86. Also SECC, Glasgow, Sat 14 Feb. STIRLING
THREE’S A CROWD macrobert, Thu 26 Feb, macrobert. org All or Nothing present this aerial dance / theatre piece based on a reunion between friends. Also Cumbernauld Theatre, Fri 13 Mar.