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DANCE The Red Shoes
Matthew Bourne’s reimagining of the classic 1948 Powell and Pressburger film is a glamorous and tragic homage to the world of dance. Ashley Shaw’s work in her duets with Dominic North is particularly memorable. See review, page 103. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 6–Sat 10 Jun.
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FILM Edinburgh International Film Festival
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AROUND TOWN LeithLate
A landmark occasion as the EIFF celebrates 70 years of bringing movies, masterclasses and maestros of the big screen to the capital. Among the movie highlights are openers God’s Own Country, closer England is Mine, and new work from emerging Scottish directors, including Modern Life is Rubbish (pictured). Plus, don’t miss Cars 3 and EIFF Play, a celebration of Edgar Wright. See feature, page 17. Various venues, Edinburgh, Wed 21 Jun–Sun 2 Jul. Another stirring programme of theatre, poetry, music and murals lands in Leith with unique and unusual spaces being utilised for the benefit of the artistic community and local populace. See feature, page 29. Various venues, Edinburgh, Thu 15–Sun 18 Jun.
4 THE LIST 1 Jun–31 Aug 2017