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Source: The List (Issue 585)
Date: 6 September 2007

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Subway Vanishing Point’s splendid fringe hit begins its tour, complete with a strong Kosovan band and two stand-out performances. The story of a young man’s role in a revolution starting in Leith 15 years in the future, this piece is full of comedy, drama and food for thought. All in all, it is a smart, stylish production. Tron, Glasgow, until Sat 8 Sep, then touring

The Car Man Matthew Bourne is back, this time with a new version of Bizet’s Carmen set to dance. Expect all the vibrancy, colour and passion of the original, combined with Bourne’s sure contemporary touch. And his long-term lead man Andre Vincent is this time joined by Aberdonian dancer James Leece. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Tue11–Sat 15 Sep, then touring.

Half Life: Journey into the Neolithic NVA's latest even takes place on an ancient burial site. Kilmartin Glen, Argyll, until Sun 16 Sep.

Scottish Dance Theatre Janet Smith’s exciting young company begins a new season of contemporary dance – and its 21st anniversary tour – with two world premieres of new work by Liv Lorent mixed with more established pieces. Several of these pieces have political themes. Dundee Rep, Thu 13–Sat 15 Sep.

Yellow Moon David Greig’s play about two troubled teenagers on the run from strife in their home town is moving, funny and relevant to young people today. Highly acclaimed, this is a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde story, and has been certified for those 15 and older. Citizens’ Theatre, Glasgow, until Sat 15 Sep.

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