CONTENTS 7 APR – 2 JUN 2016 | LIST.CO.UK
W ho says you need to leave the city for festival fun? In this issue we take a look at the urban festivals happening near you (page 17), from Glasgow’s fantastic Riverside Festival to Edinburgh’s ever-fun Hidden Door. Plus, we caught up with the lovely Emma Pollock (page 25), Mercury nomineee C Duncan (page 26) and dance legends Underworld (page 28) before their festival appearances this summer.
Biennial art festival Glasgow International is back in April – turn to page 32 for our top picks for 2016. Elsewhere, Scottish Ballet puts a new spin on the classic Swan Lake (page 40), and pioneering children’s festival Imaginate (page 31) returns with a great roster of family friendly shows. Plus it’s nearly time for the new edition of The List Eating and Drinking Guide. This year, our annual food and drink bible features reviews of over 900 restaurants, cafés and bars – turn to page 46 to find out more, and get your £2 off voucher.
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SUMMER FESTIVALS We don’t exactly need sunshine to have a good festival time this summer, but in certain circumstances it would help. Among the outdoor joys awaiting you over the coming months are established classics such as Doune the Rabbit Hole and T in the Park, while newbie Festival of House joins the fun-filled fray. If you prefer your culture to take place indoors, then Glasgow International, Hidden Door and Imaginate are all yours for the visiting. 44
GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL It comes around but every two years, yet GI is always very much worth the wait. For 2016, we have the likes of Cosima von Bonin and Marvin Gaye Chetwynd taking visual art to the limits. KATE DICKIE The acclaimed Scottish actress is appearing in not one but two extremely intense movies at the moment. Both The Witch and Couple in a Hole take her to some very dark places.
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