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Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 9 Apr, eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Play inspired by the life of Sonny and Cher, written by Olivier Award- winner Stef Smith. See review, page 108. CANDOCO DANCE COMPANY / JÉRÔME BEL: THE SHOW MUST GO ON Tramway, Fri 22 & Sat 23 May, tramway.org The renowned contemporary dance company
of disabled and non-disabled performers presents a restaged version of Jérôme Bel’s award- winning The Show Must Go On. See feature, page 44. FOR NOW, I AM Tramway, Glasgow, Tue 26 & Wed 27 May, tramway.org An intimate new solo show, created and performed by Marc Brew, exploring what it means to be broken and reborn.
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Highlights | THEATRE
by Carlo Goldoni in a new version by Tony Cownie 24 April - 16 May 2015 Tickets: 0131 248 4848 lyceum.org.uk
misuse of her crutches. See preview, list.co.uk GO DANCE Theatre Royal, Tue 26–Sat 30 May, theatreroyal.co.uk Showcasing Scotland’s dance talent, with performers from community groups, dance schools and colleges. See preview, page 109.
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PIONEER Traverse Theatre, Thu 2–Sat 4 Apr, traverse.co.uk A sci-fi thriller which imagines the first human mission to Mars.
CIRQUE ELOIZE: CIRKOPOLIS Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 2–Sat 4 Apr, edtheatres.com 12 acrobats and multidisciplinary artists present an uninterrupted stream of acrobatics, music, images and drawings accompanied by an original musical score and video projections. See preview, list.co.uk THE WOMAN IN BLACK King’s Theatre, Tue 14–Sat 18 Apr, edtheatres.com/kings Theatre experience with a heavy film noir influence, about a young lawyer trying to exorcise his metaphorical demons.
THE STRAW CHAIR Traverse Theatre, Thu 23–Sat 25 Apr, traverse.co.uk Borderline
Cirque Eloize: Cirkopolis
present Sue Glover’s play about liberty, lost love and female empowerment. See review, list.co.uk THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Mon 27 Apr–Sat 9 May, edtheatres. com Simon Stephens’ adaptation of the darkly humorous book by Mark Haddon. Presented by National Theatre. See review, page 106.
RIGHT NOW Traverse Theatre, Tue 5–Sat 9 May, traverse.co.uk As Alice and Ben settle into their beautiful new flat they realise that the family across the hall hope to be more than just friends. A modern comedy written by Québécois writer Catherine-Anne Toupin.
THE KING’S SPEECH King’s Theatre, Mon 18–Sat 23 May, edtheatres.com/kings David Seidler’s play which he later adapted into the 2010 film about King George VI and his relationship with speech therapist and failed actor Lionel Logue. See review, page 105. CROSS CURRENTS King’s Theatre, Tue 26 May, edtheatres.com/kings End of year production from students at Telford College’s Centre for Professional Dance Training, featuring a mix of jazz, tap and contemporary styles.
Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Ltd. is a Registered Company No. SC062065 Scottish Charity Registered No. SC010509 2 Apr–4 Jun 2015 THE LIST 111