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THEATRE Take Me Somewhere
The Arches may no longer be a physical hub of Glasgow’s creative community, but its spirit lives on in this festival directed by incoming NTS director Jackie Wylie. Look out for triple- threatening Lucy McCormick (pictured), El Conde de Torrefiel and Panti. See preview, page 84. Various venues, Glasgow, Wed 22 Feb–Sat 11 Mar.
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Glasgow Short Film Festival Running at CCA, Glasgow Film Theatre and the Joytown Grand Electric Theatre, the country’s biggest celebration of short film marks its tenth birthday with a programme featuring documentaries An Evening with Bukowski and Jazz is Our Religion. Various venues, Glasgow, Wed 15–Sun 19 Mar.
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VISUAL ART Joan Eardley
A Sense of Place incorporates the two elements which forged Eardley’s lauded status: the poverty in parts of post-war Glasgow and the tranquil landscapes of Catterline, a small fishing village near Stonehaven. See review, page 92. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh, until Sun 21 May.
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FILM Elle
This annual celebration of silent cinema opens with 1923’s The Grub Stake, directed by and starring Nell Shipman. This pioneering female director’s lost reputation will hopefully now be uncovered and cherished. See feature, page 26. Hippodrome, Bo’ness, Wed 22–Sun 26 Mar. Choreographers Botis Seva and Anton Lachky have their work laid on by Scottish Dance Theatre with pieces entitled, respectively, TuTuMucky and Dreamers. See preview, page 88. Dundee Rep, Fri 10 & Sat 11 Feb; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 3 & Sat 4 Mar.
Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven has divided opinion throughout his entire career but this new psychological thriller starring Isabelle Huppert (Oscar-nominated for the role) is as close to universal acclaim as it gets. See review, page 62. General release from Fri 10 Mar.
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CHOSEN BY LOUD POETS’ KEVIN MCLEAN StAnza, Scotland’s Poetry Festival
As a collective of spoken word artists, we’re particularly excited for StAnza’s series of Poetry Cafés. These events showcase the very best spoken word talent from across the UK and I personally can’t wait to see Katherine McMahon (left) and Stephen Watt. Katherine was one of the first poets I ever saw live and I was instantly captivated. She is a master of metaphor and quiet but powerful narratives. Stephen, on the other hand, embodies the punk spirit of John Cooper Clarke. His diversity of style and subject makes every performance he is a part of a unique and dynamic event. I am incredibly excited to see these two fantastic artists wow the audiences at StAnza. Make it Loud! workshop with Kevin Mclean and Katie Ailes, Town Hall, St Andrews, Sun 5 Mar; Loud Poets, Byre Theatre, St Andrews, Sun 5 Mar; Katherine McMahon and Stephen Watt, Byre Theatre, St Andrews, Thu 2 Mar; StAnza, various venues, St Andrews, Wed 1–Sun 5 Mar.
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