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Royal Highland Show 2012

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100% Silk Showcase
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Club showcase for the boutique LA label, headlined by 100% Silk honcho Amanda Brown's LA Vampires soundsystem with support from Ital and Magic Touch, each featuring a member of Mi Ami, and singer Maria Minerva.
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7 Jun 10pm Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
The 13th Horseman with Barry Hutchison
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Drake is forced to join the four horsemen of the apocalypse as the new Death. Join Barry Hutchinson, king of apocalyptic comedy, for the crazy real-life stories that inspire his darkly funny, lightning-paced books.
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17 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
40th Scottish Borders Historic Motoring Extravaganza
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Over 500 cars, motorcycles and other vehicles on display. Added to this are children's activities, craft stalls and the chance to experience a Formula 1 car up close.
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10 Jun To be confirmed Thirlestane Castle, Lauder
42nd Street
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Dave Willetts and Marti Webb star in US director Mark Bramble's Broadway production of the award-winning musical comedy. Songs include Lullaby Of Broadway, We're In The Money, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Keep Young And Beautiful and I Only Have Eyes For You.
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19 Jun23 Jun Jun 19–23, 7.30pm, mats Jun 20 & 21, 2pm, Jun 23, 2.30pm Grand Opera House, Belfast
5th Ave Girl
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In this Depression-era comedy, a wealthy man recruits an unemployed woman in order to annoy his neglectful family.
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9 Jul 6.10pm
Featuring an introduction by Chris Fujiwara, Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
80s Mania
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A celebration of music from the 1980s, featuring the songs of Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Culture Club and Wham.
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22 Jun Jun 22, 7.30pm Grand Opera House, York
80s Refugee Week Roller Disco
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Get your skates on and boogie away to some classic 80s tunes. Ticket sales are in aid of the Scottish Refugee Council. Over 13s only; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Price includes skate and safety equipment hire. Booking via the Tron Theatre Box Office. Part of Refugee Week.
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15 Jun 6pm Jumpin Jaks, Glasgow
Aberdeen vs Glasgow vs The World II - Free
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FGC Comedy / Laughing Horse Free Festival. For two years running, Chris Stephen has brought you the finest upcoming Scottish comedians as well as guest acts from around the globe, and this year is no different – except this time we're going for it! Through the entire festival we will bring you stand-up comedians, ventriloquists, character acts, games, fun and general mayhem. Last year was our most successful after receiving a four-star review and touring the show afterwards in Scotland.
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.30–5.30pm Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, Edinburgh
Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
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A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes.
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7 Sep16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdour Festival
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The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days.
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20 Jul29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Aberdour
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Abernethy Highland Games
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11 Aug To be confirmed Playing Fields, Aviemore
About Tam O'Shanter
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Bruce's 'educomedy' romps through the early years of Scottish history, taking in Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, the Declaration of Arbroath and the odd rude word. 3Part of Burns an' a' That.
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31 May 9pm
2 Jun 8pm
Loudoun Hall, Ayr
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside.
Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Aboyne Highland Games
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4 Aug To be confirmed The Green, Aboyne
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Adam Ant & The Good, The Mad And The Lovely Posse, Georgie Girl & Her Poussez Posse
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The eccentric singer-songwriter performs his punk-infused pop hits with his band.
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19 Nov Nov 19, 7pm, doors De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
Adult Scottish Open
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13 Oct14 Oct To be confirmed Livingston, Livingston
African Drumming Village
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Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.
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31 Jul4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
Agatha Parrot with Kjartan Poskitt
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Daft stories, hilarity and brain-bending facts about the wacky world of maths. Ages 6–10.
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16 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Age of Consent
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A couple of innocent college students fall in love. Director La Cava's fondness for improvisation brings the young cast to life.
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7 Jul 6.10pm
Featuring an introduction by Chris Fujiwara, Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Airth Highland Games
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28 Jul To be confirmed North Greens Park, Falkirk
Aisha Orazbayeva
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The violinist performs Luigi Nono's La Lontananza Nostalgica Utopica Futura, Boulez's Anthemes I and Martin Matalon's Traces VII.
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26 Jun Jun 26, 8.30pm The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston Culture House, London N16
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
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Festival celebrating theatre, music and dance, as performed by youth groups from Scotland, the UK and abroad. Among the 2011 highlights were performances of new productions based on Shakespeare, Burns and Dumas, as well as the city centre Festival Parade and live music from the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Naturally, there's also a dedicated strand of children's events, including hands on workshops in music, percussion, dance and theatre.
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1 Aug11 Aug Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
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The Pub Landlord glues Broken Britain back together with his heady brew of acumen, satire and boozy buffoonery in his follow-up to the Barrel Of Fun tour.
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11 Nov Nov 11, 7.30pm Buxton Opera House, Buxton
12 Nov Nov 12, 7.30pm Grand Opera House, York
Alan Davies: Life Is Pain
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Sharp and inventive wit from the QI regular.
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15 Sep Sep 15, 8.30pm Jersey Opera House, Jersey
14 Oct Oct 14, 8pm Grand Opera House, Belfast
1 Dec Dec 1, 8pm Buxton Opera House, Buxton
Alasdair Beatson
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Scottish pianist plays a recital of pieces inspired by songs and singing: Mozart's 10 Variations in G is a series of variations on an aria by Gluck; Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy is based on one of its composers own songs, and is so technically demanding that even Schubert couldn't play it; two of Liszt's arrangements for solo piano of Schubert songs, Du bist die Ruh and Gretchen am Spinnrade; and finally Liszt's version of Schumann's Widmung.
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25 Nov 3pm City Halls, Glasgow
Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers: Artist-designed Textiles and Pioneering Modern Art
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Lesley Jackson tells the story of the career of Constructivist artist Alastair Morton, highlighting his importance for British art and textiles in the 20th Century.
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21 Aug 12.45pm Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alastair Savage
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Scottish fiddle tunes including 18th and 19th-century works alongside contemporary tunes as Savage presents 'A Scottish Fiddle Journey' as he's joined by guitarist/pianist Euan Drysdale and double bassist Iain Crawford.
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25 Jun 7pm Greenmill Primary School, Cumnock
26 Jun 8pm St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh
27 Jun 8pm Falkirk Old Parish Church, Falkirk
28 Jun 8pm St John's Kirk, Perth
29 Jun 8pm St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan
1 Jul 3pm Cathedral of the Isles, Isle of Cumbrae
2 Jul 7.30pm The Sanctuary, Aberdeen
3 Jul 7.30pm Little Dunkeld Kirk, Dunkeld
Alba Brass
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New Scottish music for brass: the world premiere of Christopher Gough's Bagatelle Suite, the Scottish premiere of Eddie McGuire's Auriga and the premiere of the winner of Alba Brass's composition competition, followed by MacMillan's Adam's Rib. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.
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16 Jun 6.30pm Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow
Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival
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A quirky film festival which points focus at work relating to the natural world and our relationship with it. Set against the backdrop of Hawick, this year's programme promises a range of short and full-length films, with children's workshops, Q&A sessions and special screenings to share passion for the moving image. Booking is essential.
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26 Oct28 Oct Times vary Tower Mill, Hawick
Alec Galloway & Peter Howson: The Spiritual and the Tangible
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Work by two Scottish artists who happen to be long-time friends. Peter Howson's work is marked by his own personal quest for meaning and redemption; Alec Galloway takes existing objects and reconfigures them to make new meanings. Part of the West End Festival.
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19 May16 Jun Wed–Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–4pm Mansfield Park Gallery, Glasgow
Aleksander Zyw: Paintings and Drawings
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Paintings and drawings by Polish-born but subsequently Edinburgh-based artist (1905-1995), focusing on his work of the 1940s and 50s.
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12 May30 May Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–4pm The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet
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Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet. Simply outstanding! This modern day Scottish Grappelli, on violin, along with virtuoso guitarists Ged Brockie and Mike Nisbet, and legendary double bassist Kenny Ellis, perform truly exciting, intoxicating and inspirational Hot Club jazz. Laced with swing and Latin rhythms and Celtic gypsy flair. 'Brilliant, don't miss them! Outstanding jazz musicianship.' (Turin International Jazz Festival). 'They will swing you into good health!' (BBC Radio 3). 'Alex…
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10 Aug 8.30pm Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Alfie Boe: The Bring Him Home Tour
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West End hits and light opera from tenor Boe.
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31 May May 31, 8pm G Live, Guildford
1 Jun Jun 1, 8pm Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
26 Jun Jun 26, 7.30pm, doors 7pm Brangwyn Hall, The Guildhall, Swansea
27 Jun Jun 27, 7.30pm Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
10 Jul 7pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
11 Jul 7pm Caird Hall, Dundee
19 Jul Jul 19, 8pm Orchard Theatre, Dartford
25 Mar 7pm The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
27 Mar 7pm Clyde Auditorium at SECC, Glasgow
28 Mar Mar 28, 7.30pm Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
30 Mar Mar 30, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm Brighton Centre, Brighton
3 Apr Apr 3, 7.30pm Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
14 Apr Apr 14, 7.30pm Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Alim Qasimov Ensemble
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Alim Qasimov has been described as one of the world’s greatest vocalists. His performances of Azeri mugham – the classical music of Azerbaijan – are recognised worldwide for their searing intensity and raw emotion. Qasimov shares the stage with his daughter Fargana, their soaring voices combining in dramatic vocal duets on themes of love and devotion. Supported by the Aga Khan Foundation. Greyfriars Series: Buy for 8 concerts in the series and get the 9th free. Young people can buy any…
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23 Aug 5.45pm Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
Alina Bzhezhinska & Niki King
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Award-winning vocalist Niki King and acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska collaborate on songs by Brel, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt and others.
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21 Jun 6pm Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alina Bzhezhinska and Niki King
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New collaboration from Perrier Jazz Vocalist award-winner Niki King and harpist Alina Bzhezhinska, covering musical ground from Jobim to Jack Brel, Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt.
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21 Jun 6pm Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alison Kinnaird: Taking Flight
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Works in glass combining images of the human form with images of birds and flight.
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12 May30 May Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–4pm The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Alistair Darling
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The man who was at the helm when disaster hit the economy tells the story of how some of the biggest financial institutions in the world were brought back from the brink.
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17 Jun 6pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Alistair Ogilvy Band
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Distinctive Scottish music packed with emotion, history and story.
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26 Jul 7.30pm St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
Allan Massie
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The author discusses his new literary thriller Dark Summer in Bordeaux, which continues the story begun in Death in Bordeaux.
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17 Jun 6.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Allan Ramsay: Fathers & Sons, Wives & Children
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Art historian Dr Patricia Andrew gives a talk on the theme of 'Picturing Power', as part of a series of Portrait Gallery talks.
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29 Aug 12.45pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Alpine Symphony
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Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra return to the Festival with two transcendental evocations of nature and landscape - Beethoven's Symphony No 6 'Pastoral' and Strauss' monumental Alpine Symphony. Sponsored by Arup.
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11 Aug 8pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Alva Highland Games
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14 Jul To be confirmed Johnstone Park, Alva
Amarita Vargas: Flamenco Evening
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The international artist demonstrates choreography developed in Jerez De La Frontera, then leads an introduction-to-flamenco dance workshop.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm Town Hall at Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
The Ambassador (Ambassadøren)
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Danish documentarist/satirist/provocateur Mads Brügger decides to expose the high-stakes game of political and economic corruption in Africa. How to go about this? By carrying a hidden camera as he buys a diplomatic assignment to the Central African Republic and sets up a match factory staffed by Pygmies to serve as a front for a diamond-smuggling operation. A gonzo exposé of neo-colonialism that is bound to stir up controversy. 'Brügger is sort of the VICE magazine version of Sasha Baron…
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25 Jun 6.10pm
24 Jun 4.45pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Focus on Denmark
Cineworld Fountainpark, Edinburgh
American Reunion
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(3 stars) The American Pie gang have a 13-year reunion and contemplate some familiar problems about love, sex and intimacy. A fun nostalgia trip that rates the heart as important as the other bodily parts; the original cast are as likable (or not) as ever. Nothing very revelatory but plenty of laughs.
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30 May31 May Wed & Thu 8pm
1 Jun2 Jun Fri & Sat 8.10pm
The Pavilion, Galashiels
Amok
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One sweltering day on the mean streets of Manila, various lives intersect and come into conflict as an act of random violence escalates into a brutal struggle for survival. 'Fajardo's technical exercise is a showcase of his talent for skewering disparate lives momentarily trapped in an urban labyrinth through a random act of violence'. (Khavn de la Cruz, filmmaker).
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21 Jun 7.45pm
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Philippine New Wave
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Andrew Miller
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Costa Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller discusses Pure, the story of one man's efforts to demolish an overflowing Paris cemetery.
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16 Jun 7.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose

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