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Our What's On guide to gigs, events, shows and things to see and do in Glasgow. Scottish Opera – La Boheme 27th February – 13th March 2010 Tony award-winning director Stewart Laing's modern twist on this perennial masterpiece of Italian opera sees Paris' vibrantly shabby bohemian quarter relocated to 21st-century New York. Puccini's lusciously scored romantic tragedy follows the story of a group of penniless artists and the poet Rodolfo's love affair with the terminally ill Mimi. Conducted by Francesco Corti and featuring soloists Celine Byrne, Avi Klemberg and Nadine Livingstone.
Aye Write - Glasgow's Book Festival5th - 13th March 2010 Welcome to the fifth Aye Write! Book Festival. Once again we have a programme packed with great writers and thinkers and some fantastic debates. This year - one of the most momentous for a decade and more - we face a UK wide general election against a backdrop of financial crisis and looming environmental problems. We’ve introduced some longer sessions this year looking at some of these critical issues: the future of money, globalisation, Scottish education, Scotland itself and the Left.
Elvis Presley in Concert6th March 2010 X Factor Live7th March 2010
The Singing Kettle LIVE!7th March 2010 Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers THE SINGING KETTLE will dress to impress after being invited by Lord Spout of Glenkettle to help rescue his run down castle. Artie has appointed himself as the local Laird and Cilla the Lady of the Manor, while Kevin is the Gamekeeper and Gary is a Scatty Scottish Entertainer - bagpipes and all. Remember to Dress up in Tartan for some crazy Highland Fun and Games at Calamity Castle. For girls and boys of all ages. “…….. a delight for kids, parents and grandparents alike. The laughter, singing and inter-action is contagious!” Edinburgh Evening News
The Producers9th - 13th of March King's Theatre
The MAIN Event11th March 2010
Zombie Science11th - 25th of March 2010 The Undead’s poster child explained via a series of blood curdling live science demonstrations; what are they, how do they work, how can we kill them? Includes hardcore audience participation, blood, brains & belly laughs. All hosted by popscientists Doctor Austin & Doug Safety – a must see for all horror fans!
The Comedy Corner 11th - 25th of March 2010
Des Maclean12th March 2010 An evening with the comedian who counts Billy Connolly, Peter Kay and the Fratellis among his biggest fans. Adults only.
RBS Six Nations - Scotland VS. England 13th March 2010 Murrayfield, Edinburgh Kick-off 5pm
Audio Bullys13th March 2010 King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Audio Bullys are an electronic music group from the United Kingdom, consisting of Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale. The group were once managed by DJ and presenter George Lamb.
Frankie Boyle16th – 21st March 2010 The razor-tongued and ever-so-slightly controversial comedian, now best known as star of 'Mock the Week' and '8 out of 10 Cats', heads out on an almighty tour of Britain. If you can't wait until the show, fill the time by swotting up on his new autobiography.
The Automatic 16th March 2010 King Tut's Wah Wah Hut The Automatic, (also known as The Automatic Automatic in the U.S. and Canada after the band were faced with legal action from another act under the name of Automatic), are a Welsh based rock band.
Phil Kay 20th March 2010 Oran Mor Phil has worked as a warm-up man on television shows including: Jonathan Ross's Saturday Show, Channel 4's Viva Cabaret, The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, Sean's Show and Harry Hill's Pilot Show.
Little Howard 20th March 2010 The King's Theatre Little Howard, the world’s first six-year-old, animated, interactive, "standing up comedian" is the brilliant creation of the award winning Howard Read. Together they are the comedy duo everyone's talking about - Big Howard, Little Howard.
Lee Mack - Going Out22nd March King's Theatre Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show. Lee will be bringing his trademark brand of high energy banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to venues across the country on his biggest ever live stand-up tour.
The Four Tops and The Temptations22nd March 2010
Hardeep Singh Kohli22nd March 2010 The King's Theatre Just think Ready Steady Cook but with great cooking (Hardeep was runner-up on the first series of Celebrity Masterchef) and funny anecdotes, all delivered by Glaswegian Hardeep in his own unique way.
Sean Lock 23rd March 2010 The King's Theatre Lockipedia is what Sean 'knows' about stuff. Lockipedia can only be accessed live. Lockipedia is funny.
Rhod Gilbert 24th March 2010 The King's Theatre Following last year’s sell-out tour and sensational performances on The Royal Variety Performance, Live At The Apollo, and Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow, the Welsh Wonder is back on the road with a brand new show. Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems?
Dave Gorman: Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop and Stand Up25th March 2010 Following the success of his 33-date national tour where he cycled from venue to venue, Dave Gorman is continuing with the venture - except he's dropped the cycling part, the lazy lump. At least this time he'll be able to concentrate his attention on making you laugh, as opposed to blisters and the soreness of his saddle.
Paul Merton - Impro Chums26th March 2010 Paul Merton, one of the country's funniest and best-loved performers, sets out in Spring 2010 on a brand new UK-wide tour with his world renowned Impro Chums.
Jerry Sadowitz26th March 2010 The force of nature that is Jerry Sadowitz is back. Some will come because he gives vent to hatred and frustration on their behalf, others because he is simply one of the most naturally gifted comedians in the country. Add to this the fact that he is widely regarded as one of the best close-up magicians in the world today and the result is a show that has to be seen to be believed.
Glasgow Art Fair25th - 28th March 2010 Whether you are serious collector, a casual buyer or just interested in contemporary art, this is the place to buy, sell and view art in Scotland. With over 50 galleries and art organisations from throughout Scotland, the UK and overseas presenting contemporary work across all media from over 1000 artists, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Scottish Golf Show26th - 28th March 2010 The exhibition features one of Scotland's largest retail golf shops, stands from over 100 top exhibitors, short game and putting practice areas, free lessons from professional golfers, trick-shot demos, junior area, putting challenge and lots more!
Pam Ayres26th March 2010 Pam Ayres brings her current show to Glasgow 35 year after she first appeared on the 'Britain’s Got Talent’ TV show of its day, Opportunity Knocks.
Be Like Pablo - One Creative Scotland Charity Festival (Glasgow)27th March Tollhouse Studios - 8.00pm Be Like Pablo will be playing at a charity event organised by One Creative Scotland on the 27th March 2010.
North Atlantic Oscillation - ALBUM LAUNCH27th March Captain's Rest North Atlantic Oscillation are an electronic rock band based in Scotland.
Besnard Lakes28th March Captain's Rest The Besnard Lakes are an indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They were formed by the husband and wife team of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, and they have released two albums.
Dreamboats and Petticoats29th March - 3rd April King's Theatre
Chris Rea2nd of April SECC Christopher Anton Rea (Ree-ah) (born ) is a singer-songwriter from Middlesbrough, England, recognisable for his distinctive, raspy voice. Rea has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Peppa Pig's Party7th of April King's Theatre Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig!
Premier League Darts8th of April SECC
Whitney Houston11th of April SECC Whitney Houston has announced the eagerly anticipated European tour, her first major tour in more than 11 years. The UK concerts will be the must see shows of this decade as Houston returns to the stage to perform classic hits alongside her latest songs.
Mos Def13th of April 02 Academy Arguably one of the biggest and most decorated hip-hop artists of all time, Mos Def gets ready for a string of UK dates.
Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art16th of April - 3rd of May Various Venues Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is a unique event in the cultural calendar. Taking place in the city every other year, the Festival comprises groundbreaking and dynamic presentations in contemporary visual art practice, across a range of exhibitions, public projects, talks, performances and screenings by both local and international artists.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club16th of April Glasgow Barrowlands Called the favourite band of Oasis' Noel Gallagher, alternative rock outfit Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has been releasing hard-charging albums like "Howl" and "Baby 81" since the late Nineties. A stellar live act, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is known to play raucous versions of classics like "Stop" and "Weapon of Choice."
Scottish Baby Show23rd - 25th April SECC The Scottish Baby Show is the country’s biggest event dedicated to pregnancy, birth, baby and beyond. The show has been created especially for parents and parents-to-be and brings together over 150 of the leading specialist baby companies whose products range from car seats to childcare, prams to photography, maternity wear to nappies.
ALPHABEAT23rd April O2 ABC The Danish six piece have their eyes dead set on the horizon with new retro-pop album 'The Beat Is...'
Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra1st of May City Halls This year the Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth McLean, return to the wonderful acoustics of the City Halls for another dancing in the aisles foot-tapping evening.
Scouting for Girls4th of May 02 Academy After a year locked away in the studio making their second album ‘Everybody Wants To Be On TV’, Scouting For Girls can’t wait to get back out on tour and do what they do best.
Gogel Bordello9th of May 02 Academy With their fourth album due out this autumn, Gogol Bordello have spent most of the last few years electrifying audiences across the globe.
The History Boys10th - 15th of May Theatre Royal One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where a boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sportand sex.
Jack Black - Mindstore Transformation Event15th of May SECC Every now and then a day comes along that changes the way you lead your life forever. Join the UK's Leading Expert in Personal Growth and learn how to break free from limitations, unlock your true potential and tap into a more confident you
Derren Brown - Enigma 20th - 22nd of May The King's Theatre Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma. Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.
South Side Festival22nd of May Queen's Park The Southside Festival is a celebration of everything which is great about the Southside of Glasgow. The Festival aims to celebrate the cultural diversity and community spirit of this unique area of the city
Scottish Body Building Championships23rd of May SECC Dedicated to British drug free bodybuilding, both amateur and professional. Covers training, diet and competitions.
The Priests27th of May Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The Priests have defied record industry convention by just being themselves; middle-aged Roman Catholic priests who sing. Selling close to two million records worldwide to date, a dream story of world class talent wrapped up in an amazing true story spanning a turbulent lifetime of service, faith and music; with no stunts, no stylists, no make-up, no image and no audio trickery.
Cirque De Soleil - Saltimbanco 2nd- 6th of June SECC Saltimbanco -from the Italian "saltare in banco", which literally means "to jump on a bench"-explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers..
West End Festival 12th - 27th June Various Venues It has since become the biggest festival in Glasgow's calendar with events running for 16 days in June. It has been used as a model for other festival start-ups, as with minimal local authority or Scottish Arts Council funding, and has grown with each festival. Its centrepiece carnival parade is the largest carnival event in the UK after Notting Hill in London. In 2006 the parade day ran congruently with the Glasgow Mela; organisers billed it as "Scotland's Mardi Gras" and an estimated 100,000 people took to the streets and parks. Monty Python's - Spamalot14th - 19th June The King's Theatre Lovingly covered from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a new musical directed by Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez.Glasgow International Jazz Festival18th - 27th June Various Venues The Glasgow Jazz Festival has always strived to bring to Glasgow a selection of top performers in a broad range of musical styles. 2009 is no exception. Paul McCartney20th of June Hampden Park Glasgow Mela20th June Kelvingrove Park 2010 sees the annual Glasgow Mela return with a lively fusion of culture for all to enjoy. Join this colourful celebration and enjoy live music and dance, street performers, kids' entertainment & workshops, funfairs, sports zones and authentic foods from the east. The 2010 Glasgow Mela promises to feature an extra special exhibition of Glasgow's eastern heritage as the city gears up for the Delhi flag handover for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Coheed and Cambria 22nd of June O2 ABC
Latin Forever 3rd of July Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Join Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova on an exhilarating journey into the vibrant world of Latin American dance.The dazzling partnership from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will be joined by four leading Latin American dancing duos for their breathtaking voyage, which takes them from the streets of Brazil to the bullrings of Spain by way of a vibrant mix of dance styles including the rumba, the cha-cha-cha and of course the tango.
Glasgow River Festival25th-26th July River Clyde Events, both wet and dry, feature in Glasgow's River Festival which is enjoyed by old and young alike. There is a distinct martial flavour, with many naval vessels on show including the tall ship 'Glenlee', built in 1896 at Port Glasgow. A programme of children's shows is staged including a walkabout, a magic show on deck and a treasure hunt. On dry land there is music and street entertainment and the Royal Marines perform displays showcasing their abseiling skills.
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