Theatre

La Traviata

One of the world’s most celebrated opera directors, Glasgow-born David McVicar returns to Scottish Opera to direct his first ever production of La Traviata, an authentic take on the famous courtesan’s tragic tale that remains faithful to Alexandre Dumas’ original novel La Dame aux Camélias.

Festival Theatre, Wed 19, Thu 27, Sat 29 Nov, 7.15pm; Sun 23 Nov, 4pm

Normal

Dealing with the case of serial killer, arsonist and rapist Peter Kurten, known as the "Düsseldorf Ripper", Anthony Neilson's Normal is a dark, twisted and exhilarating exploration of insanity, a short, sharp thriller of a show.

Bedlam Theatre, 18-22 November, 7.30pm (plus Saturday 22nd Nov at 2.30pm)

Me and My Girl

Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group tells the tale of cockney sparrow Bill Snibson, who finds that he is the long lost heir to the Earldom of Hareford. Featuring favourite showtunes such as “The Lambeth Walk”,
“The Sun Has Got His Hat On” and “Me and My Girl”.
Adam House, 12-16 November, 7.30pm

The Secret Marriage

Sung in English, The Secret Marriage is a comic whirlwind of deceit, rivalry, fickle affections and secret nuptials. One of the most charming examples of Italian operatic comedy, this is a rare chance for audiences to see Cimarosa’s most famous work.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre Sat 22, Wed 26 & Fri 28 Nov, 7.15pm

Music

The Black Keys

Ohio Blues-Rock duo are set to blow away the sold out Queen's Hall. Their sexy, ballads smoulder and burn, channelling the best of Hendrix and Page with their own intoxicating blast of raw, thudding blues power.

Queens Hall, Sunday 16 November, £15

Mr. Scruff

A disciple of post-Acid-House Manchester, Mr. Scruff brings massive innovation and distinctively confident jazz lines, dirty break beats and unexpected remixes to the electro house scene.

The Liquid Room, Thursday 20 November, £12.50

Kapital feat. James Holden

Oxford graduate James Holden spins a frantic collection of structured minimal house beats with distinct synths and deep drums. Sure to be an intensive night of focused and frenetic electro pleasure.

The Caves, Friday 14 November, £12

Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra

Programme to include Brahms’s famous 4^th Symphony and Beethoven’s violin concerto in D.

Reid Hall, Sunday 16 November, £7/£4

Playback

New monthly open mic night courtesy of Instant magazine and openmics.co.uk, in the opulent setting of the Voodoo Rooms

Voodoo Rooms, Wednesday 12 November, £3/£2

Art

Gerhard Richter

A major retrospective of Gerhard Richter, one of the most important and
influential painters of the post-war period.

National Gallery, 8 November 2008 - 4 January 2009, £6/£4