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Another top-drawer GFF programme with strong female content including Proxima, How to Build a Girl and Our Ladies (pictured), the big-screen take on Alan Warner’s The Sopranos. See feature, page 32. Glasgow Film Theatre, Wed 26 Feb–Sun 8 Mar.
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BOOKS PAISLEY BOOK FESTIVAL
Puppet Animation Scotland’s yearly celebration of visual theatre and animated film pulls more innovative strings with another excellent programme of events across two Edinburgh venues. Among the many highlights are Jordan & Skinner with A Brief History of the Fragile Male Ego and Delighters’ Cirqulation, plus top shows from Two Destination Language, Paper Doll Militia (pictured) and Visible Fictions. See feature, page 20. Summerhall and The Studio, Edinburgh, until Sat 8 Feb. A ten-day literary feast is ahead for the good folks of Paisley as the likes of Jackie Kay, Dean Atta (pictured), Hollie McNish, Ever Dundas and Jenni Fagan talk books and ideas. See preview, page 58. Various venues, Paisley, Thu 20–Sat 29 Feb.
6 THE LIST 1 Feb–31 Mar 2020