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Tosca

Débutant revival director Jonathan Cocker does a fine job of running things by adding a sense of colour and fun to Puccini’s Tosca.

Interview

Interview: Peter Rice

Fascinating and wide ranging interview with Peter Rice – designer for Scottish Opera’s season finale, Tosca.

Gorbaciof

Cassavetes-esque tale of a beautiful loser from Stefano Incerti.

A Streetcar Named Desire

If only every piece Scottish Ballet produced could have the courage of its convictions that this show clearly has.

Preview

Streetcar: Stage and Screen

A look back over Elia Kazan’s classic 1951 film version at the Filmhouse as Scottish Ballet prepare a dance adaptation of Streetcar.

Blackthorn

Butch Cassidy: The Later Years, in Mateo Gil’s beautiful but flawed western.

Preview

Glasgow Theatre: April

A quiet month on Glasgow’s stages, but with enough on offer to get you off the couch and into a fold down seat.

The Rake’s Progress

A dazzling and dark morality tale on the evils of avarice from Igor Stravinsky and Scottish Opera.

Free Men

A fascinating slice of little known Second World War history filled with resonance today.

iam

Complex and thought-provoking work from a choreographer and company with much to say.

Interview

Interview: Errol White

Errol White discusses the intracacies behind his intriguing new dance piece at the Traverse this week.

Interview

Interview: Sean Biggerstaff

Interview with actor Sean Biggerstaff about the new National Theatre of Scotland touring show: Appointment with The Wicker Man.

Mwana

A timely and well crafted view of our cultural confusion in the age of globalisation.

Bad Company

Tale of small town teen angst far too influenced by US cinema to really stand out but featuring accomplished performances.

About Her Brother

A relatable gem from Yoji Yamada on compassion, strength and constancy in family.

All Around Us

Beautifully observed study of marriage with subtle performances and a believable story from director Ryosuke Hashiguchi.

Hansel & Gretel

An enjoyable and approachable piece of opera from Engelbert Humperdinck (not that one) with as much fun on offer as many a panto.

Casablanca 70th Anniversary

A re-release of probably the most popular film of Hollywood’s Golden Age comes to the Filmhouse to celebrate its 70th anniversary.