1 I HAVE it on very good authority that the New Act of the Year 2022 and Musical Comedy Awards 2021 finalist Flat And The Curves is a stonking, not-to-be-missed show that delivers on the glitz, glam, sequins and sexy singing ... and then some.
I’m told it’s like the Three Tenors – but they are women who wear glitter – mixed with Sex Education.
Risque, hilarious and some would even say vulgar, it’s not for the faint-hearted or weans.
It’s on all week at The Stand’s New Town Theatre, 10:35pm, and lasts about an hour and a half. Book via https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/flat-and-the-curves
2 AW ra barras are better – and yes, yes they are now! Thanks to the fabulous Ashleigh, queen of cool, who has put her heart and soul into making us fall in love with The Barras all over again. Today it’s the launch of the sustainable fashion row at Barras Market.
There is live music from The Barrow Band – who will be playing and singing the finest selection of fruit and vegetable songs ever written, free fun-fair rides and face painting. Barras Market is home to some amazing traders, selling everything from vinyl, haberdashery, interiors, jewellery to arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, toys and antiques.
This event is free to all and will run 10am until 4pm, today. The Barras Market, Glasgow.
3 THE Cadillac Three are hitting the O2 Academy in Glasgow this week with their brand-new Hillbilly Hypnotized Tour and country sensation Lindsay Ell will be joining them. I’m a huge fan and this gig will rock.
They are good people – during the pandemic they donated 100,000 meals in 100 days and highlighted local venues. They have just released their fifth album, Tabasco And Sweet Tea. Nashville sounds done proper.
The concert is at the O2 Glasgow on August 26. Tickets on sale at viagogo: www.viagogo.co.uk/Concert-Tickets/Rock-and-Pop/The-Cadillac-Three-Tickets
4 HITTING The Fringe this week is Black Sheep – a deeply personal story of a queer black woman finding love and overcoming institutional racism told through physical theatre, spoken word, song and sword-swallowing. Created and performed by Livia Kojo Alour. It’s at the Assembly Rooms at 9pm every night and runs for one hour. This important piece of theatre is not to be missed: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/black-sheep
5 THE Steamie, a well-kent and well-loved Scottish play about three wifies doing their washing. This time the play is in the capable hands of Dundee Rep in Tay Square and is on every single night this week at 7:30pm: www.dundeerep.co.uk
6 NEXT weekend it’s the Streetfest at Ashton Lane, Glasgow (below). Saturday is all about the cocktails and disco vibes, and Sunday is a truly family affair. Treat the kids to face-painting, arts and crafts, activities and even a meet-and-greet with their favourite magical characters.
Also, prepare to shop till you drop at the local and independent business market stalls. Food and drink available at the Chip, Jinty’s, the Grosvenor Cafe, Innis & Gunn, Brel and Vodka Wodka. 12noon until 7pm.
7 LAST shout for Otherlands Festival at Scone Palace. It’s on today and there are still some tickets available. Food, music, comedy, independent art and the brilliant Bicep will close out the weekend after you party at one of the many stages, including one hosted by Glasgow’s legendary Sub Club.
What’s not to love … Closing midnight tonight. Book at www.otherlandsfestival.com
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