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Opened up by Metronomy (pictured), this year’s event has shifted from Thornhill to Glasgow. Also on another great bill are the Vaccines, Malcolm Middleton, Frank Turner, Nadine Shah and a whole bunch yet to be announced. See feature, page 35. SWG3, Glasgow, Thu 4–Sat 6 Jul. Scottish Ballet has taken a little bit off the edges to make this potentially too-scary story palatable for very young ones. Dancing treats and toys that come to life will certainly go down well with the intended audience. See preview, page 96. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jul.
Beloved by young folks and the grown-ups who let them have their Netflix log-in, the 80s-shaped sci-fi show reaches season three with the adorable gang now entering their teenage years. A rollercoaster ride is promised once again. See preview, page 122. Netflix from Thu 4 Jul.
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THEATRE BARD IN THE BOTANICS
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Diane Arbus, Robert Mapplethorpe and Francesca Woodman (pictured) are all explored through the power of their own lens with an exhibition of ground-breaking photographic art. See review, page 125. Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, until Sun 20 Oct. There really is nothing in the theatre world quite like a bit of summer Shakespeare in the glorious outdoors. This time around, Henry V, Richard III, Hamlet and As You Like It (pictured) get the botanical treatment. See preview, page 117. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Wed 26 Jun–Sat 3 Aug.
The event which sort-of aimed to take over from T in the Park has some nifty stuff going on in its line-up, with Richard Ashcroft, Stormzy (pictured), Example, Kobi Onyame and Jess Glynne all gracing Glasgow Green. See feature, page 36. Glasgow Green, Fri 12–Sun 14 Jul.
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CHOSEN BY COMEDIAN CHRIS FORBES INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Whether you’re genuinely interested in furthering your understanding of how the universe works, or you’re just looking for something to say that will make your friends think your super intelligent, then the 27th International Nuclear Physics Conference is for you. After conferences in Adelaide, Florence and Vancouver, INPC 2019 comes to Glasgow and will cover a whole range of topics, from the study of hadrons to the heaviest nuclei. What fun! This is not just for physics geeks. I know virtually nothing about nuclear physics but I’m obsessed with listening to incredibly smart people trying to explain what life is all about. It’s the same reason I enjoy watching University Challenge. I never understand the answers (or questions!) but I know whatever they’re on about is mighty impressive. Chris Forbes: Prophecy, The Stand, Sun 30 Jun; The Stand, Glasgow, Sun 7 Jul; International Nuclear Physics Conference, SEC, Glasgow, Mon 29 Jul–Fri 2 Aug.
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