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GLASGOW MUSIC
Celtic Connections
Until February 3
One of the world's largest winter music festivals, drawing artists from all over the globe, Celtic Connections is now in its 26th year.
Some of the many highlights over the coming weeks include folk-noir balladeer Rachel Sermanni (pictured) accompanied by Jarlath Henderson and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, with the latter also backing Karine Polwart and Kris Drever in premiere orchestral versions of their songs.
Scottish electronic/Celtic hybrid group Niteworks from the Isle of Skye presents a programme of traditional Scottish music with electronic influences and the Distant Voices songwriting workshops bring together musicians with people affected by criminal justice issues and there'll be a live performance of songs from the album Not Known At This Address.
And don't miss The Wakes, who as ever will be be delivering some pulsating folk'n'roll with a political edge.
THEATRE BOLTON
The Last Yankee
Bolton Library Theatre
February 28-March 16
The Last Yankee by Arthur Miller (pictured), set in a psychiatric hospital, explores the plight of two women struggling with depression and addiction to prescription drugs.
Once “the handsomest pair in town,” Patty and her carpenter husband Leroy now struggle to make ends meet while wealthy businessman John can’t understand why Karen, “a woman who has everything she could possibly want,” has inexplicably lost all her optimism.
Funny, compassionate and moving. Miller's play provides a glimmer of hope in a world where so many people experience mental health concerns.
THEATRE BRISTOL
The Princess and the Hustler
Bristol Old Vic
February 9-23
The Revolution Mix company's aim is to promote new black British stories and they certainly did that last year with their acclaimed production of Black Men Walking.
Their new show tells the tale of Princess, a cheeky 10-year-old with a plan to win the Weston-Super-Mare beauty contest. Trouble is, her mum is busy working several jobs and her brother, a budding photographer, won’t even take her picture — but things change when “The Hustler” turns up.
Set in 1963 Bristol, as black British civil rights activists take to the streets, Princess finds out what it really means to be black and beautiful.
LONDON EXHIBITION
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2018
South London Gallery
Until February 24
This exhibition offers an insight into today’s creative practices, showcasing some of the most dynamic work being made by emerging artists.
It features drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, performances and video, with migration, borders, cultural and gender identity as well as the use of technology strong thematic threads running through the works on show.
