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show, featuring the work of five contemporary choreographers. See preview, page 119. CHRYSALIS FESTIVAL Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 17–Sun 19 Nov, traverse.co.uk Chrysalis festival brings together theatre companies from across the UK for a weekend of youth theatre. See preview, page 116.
CINDERELLA Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Tue
28 Nov–Sun 31 Jan, citz.co.uk Alternative to traditional panto fun. MANIPULATE VISUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 26 Jan–Sat 3 Feb, manipulatefestival.org Puppet Animation Scotland collates a collection of world-class animation and puppetry and related performing arts, with masterclasses providing further learning opportunities. See preview, page 118.
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multi-award winning musical returns, with Will Young and Louse Redknapp in the starring roles. 6 FEET, 3 SHOES Scottish Storytelling Centre, Fri 24 Nov, tracs cotland.org/scottish- storytelling-centre Spain meets Scotland meets Yorkshire in this story celebrating friendship, cultural references and humour through dance, music and traditional storytelling. See preview, page 119.
CINDERELLA King’s Theatre, Sat 2 Dec–Sun 21 Jan, edtheatres.com/kings Pantomime fun featuring Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott. SHREK THE MUSICAL Edinburgh Playhouse, Tue 12 Dec–Sun 7 Jan, atgtickets.com/ edinburgh An all-singing, all- dancing stage version of the popular films, packed with laughs and the odd tear. See preview, page 92.
ARABIAN NIGHTS Royal Lyceum Theatre, Sat 25 Nov–Sat 6 Jan, lyceum.org.uk Family show featuring the familiar faces of Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Baba, along with mysterious genies, magic carpets, talking birds, and a whole host of heroes and villains. See preview, page 116. HOW TO DISAPPEAR Traverse Theatre, Fri 8-Sat 23 Dec, traverse.co.uk Merging biting social commentary and fantasy in unexpected ways, How to Disappear is a pitch-black comedy which gives a voice to those who often go unheard. See preview, page 118.
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Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Ltd is a Registered Company No. SC062065, and Scottish Charity Registered No. SC010509 1 Nov 2017–31 Jan 2018 THE LIST 121