The REALIST A P R I L
P H O T O
: J A S P E R S C H W A R T Z
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AROUND TOWN Beltane
The fire festival to end them all marks the start of summer as 300 performers give a modern interpretation of an ancient pagan ritual. Torch bearers, fire archers, and red ‘n’ blue men will be all over Calton Hill on this fantastical night. See preview, page 57. Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Sat 30 Apr.
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DANCE Scottish Ballet
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VISUAL ART Glasgow International
Even those who say they don’t like classical ballet find it virtually impossible to resist the glorious charms of Swan Lake. Dubbed by David Dawson as the ‘Mona Lisa of ballets’, the British choreographer is attempting a bold rebranding of the traditional work about Odette, nasty old Von Rothbart and Siegfried. See feature, page 40. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Tue 19–Sat 23 Apr; Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Wed 25–Sat 28 May. Glasgow’s bi-annual celebration of the wilder terrain in visual art bursts into view with the likes of Alexandra Bircken, Corin Sworn and Claire Barclay displaying their intriguing wares. See feature, page 32. Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 8–Mon 25 Apr.
4 THE LIST 7 Apr–2 Jun 2016