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AROUND TOWN HIDDEN DOOR
It may have downsized slightly this year, but that doesn’t make Hidden Door any less of a crucial component on the Scottish cultural landscape. Back once again at the reinvigorated Leith Theatre, this long weekender plays host to the likes of our R&B cover star Ray BLK, East Lothian hip-hoppers The Honey Farm, Glasgow DJ Sarra Wild, and the brilliantly named pop experimenters Let’s Eat Grandma (pictured). See feature, page 30. Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 30 May–Sun 2 Jun.
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DANCE SCOTTISH BALLET
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AROUND TOWN SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS FESTIVAL
Another 50th anniversary bash this year has Scottish Ballet tearing up floors in celebration, kicking off with Spring!, featuring choreography from Sir Kenneth MacMillan and Sophie Laplane. See feature, page 50. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Thu 4–Sat 6 Apr; Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 2–Sat 4 May. Keeping the issue of mental health firmly on the public agenda, SMHAF puts together another important event with the theme of Connected driving the diverse programme. See feature, page 36. Various venues, nationwide, Fri 3– Sun 26 May.
6 THE LIST 1 Apr–31 May 2019