HEDDA GABLER Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 2–Sat 11 Apr (not Sun & Mon), lyceum.org.uk A new version of Henrik Ibsen’s famous play, directed by Amanda Gaughan. See review, page 105. RITES Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 5–Sat 9 May, tron.
co.uk; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Mon 25–Wed 27 May, traverse.co.uk A powerful and provocative production exploring female genital mutilation. Created by award-winning director, Cora Bissett and Mancunian theatremaker Yusra Warsama. AND THE BEAT GOES ON Eastwood Park
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LAST DREAM (ON EARTH) Eastwood Park Theatre, Thu 9 Apr, eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk A traveller stands on a beach in North Africa with a small group of friends. Tonight, they prepare for a journey that might change their lives. See preview, page 106. Also Perth Concert Hall, Thu 2–Sat 4 Apr; Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, Wed 8 Apr; Paisley Arts Centre, Sat 11 Apr, Gardyne Theatre, Dundee, Wed 22 Apr, macrobert, Stirling, Fri 24 Apr. GOB SQUAD: WESTERN SOCIETY The Arches, Wed 8 & Thu 9 Apr, thearches.co.uk A portrait of 21st century society, focusing on technology in the modern home. See BEHAVIOUR preview, page 105.
LIPPY Citizens Theatre, Wed 8–Sat 11 Apr, citz.co.uk 14 years ago, four women made an extraordinary decision. They decided to die.
Compton Mackenzie’s much-loved tale, adapted by Iain Finlay Macleod. DANCE ‘TIL DAWN King’s Theatre, Tue 7–Sat 11 Apr, atgtickets.com/venues/kings- theatre Strictly favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace celebrate the Golden Age of Hollywood.
INDEPEN-DANCE 4 Tramway, Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr, tramway.org Contemporary dance triple-bill. See preview, list.co.uk BARROWLAND BALLET: WHITEOUT Tramway, Wed 29 & Thu 30 Apr, tramway.org New work inspired by personal stories of bi-racial relationships. See preview, page 103. Also Paisley Arts Centre, Thu 7 May; Brunton, Musselburgh, Fri 8 May.
SCOTTISH BALLET DOUBLE BILL Tramway, Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr, tramway.org Scottish Ballet join forces with Indepen-dance 4 for Marc Brew’s new work, Exalt, accompanied by Hans van Manen’s 5 Tangos. See preview at list.co.uk
A PLAY, A PIE AND A PINT: WHISKY GALORE / UISGE- BEATHA GU LEÒR Òran Mór, Mon 13–Sat 18 Apr, oran-mor.co.uk/ Gaelic version of GIVE ME A REASON TO LIVE Tramway, Tue 5 & Wed 6 May, tramway.org Claire Cunningham presents a multi-disciplinary performance that plays on the use /
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