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MUSIC Bruce Springsteen
The Boss is back in town with the E Street Band in full flow for this bumper gig as they recreate the 1980 double album epic of The River. There’ll undoubtedly be a few extra surprises for those fans of the King of New Jersey as he rocks out over the course of several hours. See Big Picture, page 15. Hampden Park, Glasgow, Wed 1 Jun.
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AROUND TOWN Hidden Door
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DANCE BalletBoyz
Hidden in the heart of Edinburgh are nine days of music, theatre, art, film, poetry, bars and food as the city’s indie festival sparks into life again. Among the diverse and numerous acts and events are Rozi Plain, Ludens Ensemble, Bossy Love and NZCA Lines (above). See preview, page 23. King’s Stables Road, Edinburgh, Fri 27 May–Sat 4 Jun. Since founding their company in 2001, Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt have proved they own a good eye for choreographers and dancers. Life features new works by Swedish dance / filmmaker Pontus Lidberg and Venezuelan choreographer Javier de Frutos. See preview, page 93. King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Sun 22 May; Dundee Rep, Mon 23 & Tue 24 May.
6 THE LIST 7 Apr–2 Jun 2016