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Theatre, Plays, Glasgow

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A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Stage Fright
Date	Location
Award winning television writer Eleanor Yule's play is just in time for Halloween. A group of ghost hunters investigate the stage, once a crypt.
27 Oct–1 Nov 12.30	Òran Mór, Glasgow

Bill W. and Dr. Bob
Date	Location
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith were alone and about to die, they discovered that "The only thing that can keep a drunk sober is telling his story to another drunk ". The sell-out run in Boston last year proved that this is a universal story about the deadliness of isolation, and the healing power of connection.
30 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

The Caretaker
Date	Location
Phillip Breen directs Harold Pinter's classic comedy about one man's act of kindness in inviting a tramp into his home.Tam Dean Burn stars.
22 Oct–15 Nov 7.30 (8 Nov 2.30 & 7.30)	Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow

The Chalky White Substance and The Municipal Abattoir
Date	Location
The UK premiere of a double-bill of works by Tennessee Williams on the theme of revolution, comprising 'The Municipal Abattoir' and the later, absurdist piece 'The Chalky White Substance'. 'Part of Glasgay!'
21 Oct–25 Oct 7.30	The Arches, Glasgow

Civil
Date	Location
Richard Eton performs Pacitti Company's exploration of Quentin Crisp's infamous autobiography 'The Naked Civil Servant' through live performance, film, slides, original sound materials and music. 'Part of Glasgay!'
16 Oct–17 Oct 8.00	Tramway, Glasgow

Collette
Date	Location
Yvonne Caddell brings to life Collette, the scandalous French woman of letters, to sit alongside all the ruined dames and tragic heroines of Tennessee Williams' plays in Glasgay!'s line-up. 'Part of Glasgay!'
21 Oct–25 Oct 7.30	Q! Gallery, Glasgow

Don Juan
Date	Location
A new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's original source text directed by Jeremy Raison and Maxine Braham. The Spanish legend of master seducer Don Juan has been interpreted by everyone from Mozart to Johnny Depp, but this 21st century version focuses on what happens when a woman refuses to succumb to his charms.
17 Sep–11 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 (4 Oct 2.30 & 7.30)	Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow

The Eagle has Landed - Audio diaries of an unlikely traveller
Date	Location
Fool's Proof Theatre Company presents the quirky journey of odd but charming BBC Radio 4 reporter Marvin Williams. Devised by the cast.
14 Oct 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

Elysian Fields: The Life and Curious Death of Tennessee Williams
Date	Location
A new play by Derek McLuckie about Tennessee Williams in his dotage - old, lonely, drink addled and drug addicted - before a fatal accidental overdose. With Grant Smeaton as Tenn & Pauline Goldsmith as Vivien Leigh, his companion in madness. 'Part of Glasgay!'
14 Oct–18 Oct 8.00	The Arches, Glasgow

The Emotional Life of Furniture
Date	Location
A performance artist fakes his way into an insane asylum but finds that getting out proves harder. A comedy-drama by Spartan. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival.'.
10 Oct–12 Oct 7.30	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Eyes Down
Date	Location
Positive Mental Attitudes perform their bingo themed play. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
8 Oct 2.30	Platform, Glasgow

For the Love of Mrs Brown
Date	Location
The latest antics of the irrepressible Mrs Brown starring Brendan O'Carroll.
21 Oct–1 Nov Tue–Sat 7.30	Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds
Date	Location
Hannah and her Dad are having trouble seeing eye to eye but help eventually arrives in the form of a big rabbit shaped package. Suitable for ages 10+. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
10 Oct–11 Oct 7.30	Platform, Glasgow

Harry the Polis
Date	Location
Harry Morris reveals the lighter side of the Scottish Police Service, with stories and anecdotes from his 30 years in the force.
10 Oct 7.30	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

The Lesson
Date	Location
Benchtours presents Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play about an intense professor, a sparky young student and the shifting power balance that exists between them.
15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Like the Rain
Date	Location
Three of Tennessee Williams' early one-act plays covering dying prostitutes, lowly childhoods, heartache and desperation: 'Hello from Bertha', 'This Property is Condemned' and 'Talk to me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen'. 'Part of Glasgay!'
28 Oct–8 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 9.30	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Man in a Bath
Date	Location
Glasgow theatre company Rhymes with Purple draw a bath and pour in the bubbles for a look beneath the surface of appearance and everyday thoughts, performed by Alan McPartian. 'Part of Glasgay!'
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30	Q! Gallery, Glasgow

Mother of all the Peoples
Date	Location
Mike Gibb's play returns telling the remarkable story of Mary Slessor's journey from the slums of Dundee to Calabar in Nigeria. All proceeds go to local charity, the Mary Slessor Foundation.
15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30	Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Date	Location
Dale Wasserman's adaptation of Ken Kesey's classic novel. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
9 Oct–18 Oct, not 12 Oct 7.30	Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow

Open Grave
Date	Location
A solo performance by Kirstin McLean exploring the power struggles and pain of an intimate friendship. 'Part of Glasgay!'
4 Nov–9 Nov 7.30	Q! Gallery, Glasgow

The Parade
Date	Location
Laurance Rudic directs and features in Tennessee Williams' autobiographical play about coming to terms with his own sexuality. 'Part of Glasgay!'
21 Oct–1 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30	Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow

La Pelota Magica
Date	Location
Theatre Sans Frontieres perform this Argentinien folktale using actors, puppets and simple Spanish. Ages 6-10.
30 Oct 10.30am–1.30	Platform, Glasgow

The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat
Date	Location
Theatre Workshop present their modernised version of Peter Weiss' 'Marat/Sade' using a large cast of disabled actors to recreate the reality that originally shocked audiences in the 1960s. Starring Nabil Shaban of 'Dr Who' and directed by Robert Rae.
23 Oct–25 Oct 8.00	Tramway, Glasgow

A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla
Date	Location
Lydia Adetunji's new play about an idyllic summer's day and the turmoil hidden below the surface.
6 Oct–11 Oct 12.30	Òran Mór, Glasgow

A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Moonwalking
Date	Location
New play by BBC writer Nicola Wilson following three strangers who share an evening they'd rather forget.
20 Oct–25 Oct 12.30	Òran Mór, Glasgow

A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Videotape
Date	Location
Inspired by the Radiohead track of the same name, Oliver Emmanuel's 'Videotape' is a short play about sex, lies and celluloid, where suspicions lead to secret videotaping.
13 Oct–18 Oct 12.30	Òran Mór, Glasgow

Reflections on the River
Date	Location
Five new short plays written and performed by the Citizens' YOUNG Co working with professional playwright Peter Arnott ('The Breathing House', 'Cyprus', 'Swindle and Death'). Ages 14+.
15 Oct–18 Oct 7.30	Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow

Romeo and Juliet
Date	Location
No less a company than the RSC takes on Shakespeare's hot-blooded classic, with a boldly theatrical new staging by acclaimed director Neil Bartlett.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30	King's Theatre, Glasgow

Sex And Chocolate
Date	Location
The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
16 Oct 7.30	Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Six Acts of Love
Date	Location
Ioanna Anderson's new play is set in Ireland and focuses on 55 year old Katherine whose life has landed her a few dramas. A tale of love, life and death, the play is warm, enlightening and humorous. This is a world premiere from Tron director Andy Arnold who looks set to use his previous success with 'The Drawer Boy 'to make this play a contemporary classic.
26 Sep–11 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30 (4 Oct 2.00 & 7.30)	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Slava's Snowshow
Date	Location
Melding hilarity and poignancy with stunning spectacle and fantastical images, this is an unmistakably unique, comedy masterpiece not to miss.
11 Nov–15 Nov 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30	King's Theatre, Glasgow

A Slow Dissolve
Date	Location
Barry Henderson takes a look, though the lens of Tennessee Williams, at the gay man's place in the modern world, which often hovers close to insanity. 'Part of Glasgay!'
21 Oct–23 Oct 9.00	The Arches, Glasgow

Sorry, Wrong Number
Date	Location
A spoilt brat soon learns she is an intended murder victim after she eavesdrops on her would-be murderer's phone conversation. Part of Lucille Fletcher's 'Suspense Season'.
29 Oct 1.15	Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow

Suddenly Last Summer
Date	Location
Tennessee Williams' one-act play of impossible love. Preceded by the curtain-raiser 'A Perfect Analysis Given by a Parrot', also by Williams. 'Part of Glasgay!'
24 Oct–8 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 7.30	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Tales of Provance
Date	Location
Jean Guillon of Theatre Volant brings his Flying Theatre to Glasgow for some Provençal comedy (performed in English). Ages 7+.
30 Oct–31 Oct Thu 10.30am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am, 1.30 & 5.30	Platform, Glasgow

Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams
Date	Location
David Benson's semi-autobiographical show about the Carry On star. 'Part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival'.
16 Oct 7.30	Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow

The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Date	Location
Pull up a chair and lay another place at the table for a very special guest. Judith Kerr's much-loved children's book is given a magical, musical stage interpretation by David Wood on the 40th anniversary of its publication. Ages 3+.
9 Oct–11 Oct 11.00am & 5.00; Sat 10.30am & 12.30	King's Theatre, Glasgow

To Kill a Kelpie
Date	Location
A new play by Matthew Smith that focuses on two men talking to the children they used to be about the devious, mythical (or is it?) Scottish kelpie and the very real threat of child abuse. 'Part of Glasgay!'
14 Oct–18 Oct 7.30	Studio at Q! Gallery, Glasgow

You Decide
Date	Location
Positive Mental Attitudes drama group perform a piece about two differently motivated political parties.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
9 Oct 3.30	Platform, Glasgow

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