The REALIST F E B R U A R Y
2 THEATRE MANIPULATE
Another global feast of visual theatre and animated film comes to the Traverse with work by artists and filmmakers from the likes of Canada, Colombia, Russia, the US and Hungary being displayed. See feature, page 38. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 2–Tue 12 Feb.
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1 FILM GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL
3 DANCE BALLETBOYZ
Glasgow puts out the red carpet for another bonanza of classic movies, new releases and special strands. The opening film is Mid90s (pictured) as Jonah Hill makes his directorial debut, while the festival is closed by Beats, a Stephen Soderbergh-produced adaptation of Kieran Hurley’s play set to the backdrop of Scotland’s 90s rave scene. Along the way are anniversary tributes to Alien and The Matrix, and scary movies with FrightFest. See feature, page 18. Various venues, Glasgow, Wed 20 Feb–Sun 3 Mar. William Trevitt and Michael Nunn bestow a world premiere upon Scotland with Them, which is accompanied by the Christopher Wheeldon- choreographed Us from 2017. See preview, page 94. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 23 Feb.
4 THE LIST 1 Feb–31 Mar 2019