Hooray the Arches’ Behaviour Festival is finally here, kicking off over a month of live performances in Glasgow from 3 April to 11 May. And it’s certainly not short on choice – the weird, the wonderful, the must-watch are all on offer.
We’re debating about what to go and see. The work of international artists alongside home-grown Scottish talent like Gary McNair, Kieran Hurley and Nic Green is all very tempting and with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £12, very doable.
Stand up, rant and reveal intimate secrets
For me Behaviour is a particularly appealing because it’s actually all about us – how we act and react when we’re faced with the specific circumstances of a performance. Will you squirm in your seat, laugh uncontrollably or even be daring enough to try your hand at comedy at Gary’s Chuckle Hat pop-up comedy club?
I want to see Kieran Hurley’s RANTIN – part of the Auteur’s project – part living room gathering, part gig, part play, with live music, storytelling with a slew of intriguing (and possibly dangerous) characters. How can I resist?
T has fallen under the spell of Mammalian Diving Reflex – All the sex I’ve ever had. And admittedly I can see why. A total twist on that taboo topic but rather than your typical youth-fuelled take, you’re hearing from senior citizens from Glasgow sharing the evolution of their sexuality over the course of their lives. Intriguing, possibly uncomfortable and I’m betting endearing.
See it all
Maybe the best way to solve our debate is to simply see it all – the Behaviour Festival pass is a great deal at £45/£35, considering we’ll have our choice of incredible and diverse shows daily from now until 11 May. And that can only improve our behaviour!
#Behaviour2013
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