What's On Scotland 18-25 Nov: The Snow Queen & more

Scottish Ballet have been killing it in recent years with their jaw-dropping, universally acclaimed production of The Crucible and this year's incredible postmodern retelling of Coppelia. They are going a little more traditional, but still ground-breakingly good, with the classic tale of The Snow Queen - last shown to rave reviews in 2019.

Frosty, magical, and set to the stunning music of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, this is the perfect winter ballet for kicking off those festive vibes (not to freak you out but, uh, December is just round the corner). Find it at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre 19 Nov-10 Dec, and in Glasgow's Theatre Royal 14 Dec-8 Jan.

Edinburgh Disco Lovers
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 24 Nov, 11pm
The days of disco have, officially, returned. Headlining is Last Days of Pompeii, an Aberdonian producer and DJ known for his vibey, groovy sounds, with support from residents Mairi B and Faisal Sabawi. Profits from the evening go to the vital tenants' union Living Rent.

Yard Act
QMU, Glasgow, 22 Nov, 7pm
Leeds-based alt-rockers Yard Act fuse a punk sensibility with a touch of the noughties indie rock nostalgia that we all love. Their debut album The Overload is filled with the kind of political energy that marks their whole output: darkly funny lyrics about capitalism, class, and the shitshow of the world. Image: James Brown.

We Are Here Scotland: Creators Showcase
Various venues, Glasgow. 19 Nov, 10:45am
We Are Here Scotland hosts a gorgeous showcase featuring rising stars in Scotland’s music scene, with panels and performances during the day and live music from ID, PAQUE and Lamaya, as well as the boogiest DJ sets from hip-hop devotee Arusa Qureshi and Hiba later. Image: Marilena Vlachopoulou.

Roger Palmer: The Tooth of History
Lighthouse Bookshop, Edinburgh. 5-12 Aug
Presenting a major body of new work by Glasgow-based artist Roger Palmer, this series of photographic prints and works on paper examines ideas of industrialisation, colonisation, and the embedded history of the city through a shifting, subjective exploration of the River Clyde. Image: Roger Palmer.

↪ Phoebe Green
The Mash House, Edinburgh. 19 Nov, 7pm
Using the bubbly energy of pop and the dreamy possibilities of synth as a subversive starting point, Manchester-based Phoebe Green's music - upbeat and wryly dark - explores the tempting absolution of self-destruction found in heartache and coming-of-age. Image: Lewis Vorn.

→ 5 Years of Le Freak with Robag Wruhme
Kings, Dundee. 18 Nov, 11pm
Delightful Dundee-based record store Le Freak Records celebrate their fifth birthday with a party at Kings Dundee. Presiding over the festivities is beloved DJ Robag Wruhme, who produced some of the classic club soundtracks of the 90s and 00s.

→ Céline Sciamma Weekend
Summerhall, Edinburgh. 19-20 Nov
Summerhall are doing a mini weekend film festival of the great Céline Sciamma, director of the extraordinary Portrait of a Lady on Fire. While that isn't showing, you can discover two of her earlier, and just as extraordinary films: Girlhood and Tomboy.