What's On Scotland 24-31 Jul: TravFest & more

It's still only July but, God help us, this is technically the first Fringe newsletter of the year, because previews start on Monday and there's no going back. Expect lots more in your inbox over the next month picking out our favourite shows of the obscenely huge programme, but for now, let's start things off with mini fest-within-a-fest, TravFest: Traverse Theatre's Fringe programme which kicks off, somehow, earlier than Monday, running from 25 July-24 August.

Traverse Theatre always has some of the best shows of the Fringe and this year looks to be no different, with plenty of smart, ambitious and experimental theatre on offer. We're especially excited by The Beautiful Future Is Coming, a speculative exploration of climate change told through three timelines; Lost Lear, a remix of Shakespeare's play told through the eyes of a person with dementia; and I'm Ready To Talk Now, an intimate one-on-one exploration of chronic illness. Check out the full programme and snap those cheap preview tickets quick.

WSHWSH x Intibint
The Rum Shack, Glasgow. 26 Jul, 9pm
Glasgow-based Yemeni DJ and musician Intibint is throwing a party alongside SWANA club night WSHWSH to raise money for her latest music project. Expect amazing tunes from her, DIJA Salam Kitty and more, alongside a henna artist and more besides. Image: Mariam Ali.

Thanyia Moore: August
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh. 30 Jul-24 Aug, 5:40pm
Three years ago, Thanyia Moore was set to do her debut comedy show when she suffered a miscarriage. She has transformed the events of that summer into a new comedy hour, exploring ideas of mental and bodily fortitude and the capacity of comedy to tell difficult stories. Image: Rebecca Need-Menear.

Lamaya
King Tut's, Glasgow. 24 Jul, 7:30pm
East Kilbride singer-songwriter released her debut single last year, a sultry, gorgeously produced meld of soul, R‘n’B and dance that transcends the strict boundaries between genres. At only 20 years old, she’s poised to be one of the next big names in Scottish music. Image: Kim Simpson.

Ninewells Hospital: Care, Community and Innovation
V&A Dundee, Dundee. Until 14 Sep
The relationship between medicine and design takes centre stage at this exhibition, exploring 50 years of technological advancements at Ninewells Hospital – from IVF and keyhole surgery to hospital architecture – that position the city as a site of medical invention. Image: Alex Coupar.

↪ Kathryn Gordon: A Journey of Flight
Tramway, Glasgow. 31 Jul-1 Aug, 7:30pm
Previewing at Tramway before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, A Journey of Flight is inspired by the migratory patterns of birds in Shetland, exploring ideas of departure and arrival through choreography, projection and live music by Jenny Sturgeon. Image: Chloe Tallack.

→ Supper Club: All Vinyl Club Night
West Port Oracle, Edinburgh. 26 Jul, 8pm
Vinyl DJ collective Supper Club return to the airplane environs of the basement of West Port Oracle with their usual selection of bright and bubbly pop, disco and classic club tunes, perfect for a cathartic boogie before the Fringe fully descends.

→ Off The Record Showcase
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 24 Jul, 7pm
Off the Record brings a new showcase to Edinburgh with a lineup of emerging talent from Scotland's music scene: find Corin, Katie Nicoll, The Zebecks and Forgetting the Future spanning across indie, rock and pop.