The Full Monty, King’s Theatre, until Saturday
THE classic film about six out of work steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm. Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production stars Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Chris Fountain, Anthony Lewis, Kai Owen and a cast of 14 and is directed by Jack Ryder. Not only has the play been getting standing ovations every night, but it also won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for best touring production. Head on over to atgtickets.com to purchase tickets.
Michael Ball, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, tonight, 7.30pm
MULTI-platinum recording artist and national treasure Michael Ball stops off in Glasgow on this UK tour, supporting his studio album Coming Home To You. Having received critical acclaim for his performances in the West End and on Broadway in shows including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and the smash hit musical Hairspray, the radio and TV host has since sold millions of albums and toured multiple continents across the world. The Classic BRIT Award winner’s second album with Alfie Boe Together Again went to number one in 2017. Visit glasgowconcerthalls.com.
Ian McEwan, Mitchell Library, tonight, 6.30pm
IAN McEwan’s subversive and entertaining new novel Machines Like Me occurs in an alternative 1980s. Charlie, drifting through life and dodging full-time employment, is in love with Miranda, a bright student who lives with a terrible secret. When Charlie comes into money, he buys Adam, one of the first batch of synthetic humans. With Miranda’s assistance, he co-designs Adam’s personality. This near-perfect human is beautiful, strong and clever. These three beings will confront a profound moral dilemma. Chaired by Denise Mina. There will be no book signing. Visit ayewrite.com for tickets.
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