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A Play, A Pie & A Pint: Stage Fright
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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
An Evening with Ray Mears
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The legendary survivalist's first Scottish tour, a two hour show exploring his crazy wild world, followed by a question and answer session.
13 Oct 7.30 City Halls, Glasgow
An Ocean of Rain
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A new multimedia chamber opera exploring life after death that combines an electronic score with live instrumentation. By Cryptic and Ensemble MAE. 'Part of Glasgay!'
9 Oct–11 Oct 8.00 Tramway, Glasgow
And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens
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One of Tennessee Williams' most provocative and explicitly queer plays, Sam Rowe directs the Scottish premiere of the story that couldn't be performed in Williams' own lifetime. 'Part of Glasgay!'
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
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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
Can't Smile Without You
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A new Barry Manilow musical starring 'all' of his hit songs. Ex-popstar Chesney Hawkes steps into the lead role with Siobhan Dillon (from BBC's 'Maria') and Francesca Jackson (from BBC's 'I'd Do Anything') also performing.
13 Oct–18 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
The Caretaker
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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
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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
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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
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
27 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Collette
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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
Creative Martyrs
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An evening of cabaret satire featuring mime, song and sketches of a 1930's style.
17 Oct–18 Oct 7.30 Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow
Don Juan
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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; 2.30 & 7.30 Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow
The Eagle has Landed - Audio diaries of an unlikely traveller
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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
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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
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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
Fame
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Legwarmers at the ready, as the high-kickin' kids from the New York Academy of Performing Arts sing their bodies electric all over again. Oh, will you get 'down' off that taxi?
19 Jan 2009–24 Jan 2009 7.30; Fri 5.00 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
For the Love of Mrs Brown
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The latest antics of the irrepressible Mrs Brown starring Brendan O'Carroll.
21 Oct–1 Nov Tue–Sat 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Glasgay!
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Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. This year's line-up includes performance from Stephen Petronio Dance, Scotland's Theatre Cryptic; Pacitti Company, Simon Fischer Turner and Black Sifichi. There will be exhibitions from David Trullo and Gregor Laird, and comedy from the likes of Dilly Keane, Paul Sinha and Tim Fountain. This year…
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Hannah & Harvey - A Journey Across Worlds
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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
The Lesson
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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
Licence Pending
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Poetry with a queer cabaret edge featuring ukulele-shaker Eilidh Macaskill, Rachel Jury, Ms Leggy Pee and hosted by Margot Embargo. 'Part of Glasgay!'
30 Oct 8.00 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
The Lighthouse Keeper
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A clown tale for ages 3+, which sees loveable fool, Oscar, going round the twist as a lighthouse keeper on a remote island. Expect puppetry, dance, circus skills and even a little ukulele.
18 Oct 2.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
Like the Rain
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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
Little Light
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Join Little light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive, highly visual show.
28 Oct 10.30–11.10am & 1.30–2.10 Drumchapel Community Centre, Glasgow
Man in a Bath
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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
The Man Who Planted Trees
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Puppet State Theatre Co presents this timeless tale about a simple shepherd who transforms a desolate area by planting hundreds of trees. Ages 7+.
28 Oct 3.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Mother of all the Peoples
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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
My House
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Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems! Ages 2-3 years plus parents/carers. 'Part of the Inspiration Festival of the Arts'.
29 Oct–30 Oct 10.30–11.10am & 1.30–2.10 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Oklahoma!
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Glasgow Light Opera Club presents one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musicals featuring songs such as 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning' and 'People Will Say We're in Love'.
21 Oct–25 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Oliver!
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The Apollo Players recreate Lionel Bart's grim satire of greed, poverty and corrupted innocence. With a company of over sixty adults, one hundred local children and a full professional orchestra, 'Oliver!' is packed with well known hits like 'Food, Glorious Food', 'I'd Do Anything' and many more.
18 Nov–22 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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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
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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
Oscar and the Highland Castle
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Scotland lies defeated and Robert the Bruce is hiding from the English. Oscar the mouse leaves his attic home and heads for Loch Ness where among the ruins of an old castle he joins Incy Wincy Spider's campaign to free the castle. Ages 3+.
25 Oct 2.00 & 3.45 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
The Paper Bag Princess
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Pavla's Puppets present this tale of a Princess Elizabeth and her unlikely encounter with the dragon who has burned down her castle and nicked her Prince. Ages 3+.
11 Oct 2.00 Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow
The Parade
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Puppet Show
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Pirate-themed puppet show in the Captain's Cabin.
13 Oct–17 Oct 11.00am & 12.00 The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour, Glasgow
Reflections on the River
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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
Richard Alston Dance Company
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Expect an exhilarating evening of quick-fire choreography and uplifting music as Richard Alston returns.
20 Feb 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Romeo and Juliet
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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
Scottish Opera: The Secret Marriage
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Domenico Cimarosa's Italian operatic comedy about Geronimo and his two daughters, both of whom he is trying to marry off. Sung in English with English Supertitles. Audio Description and Touch Tour on Fri 31 Oct.
11 Oct, 18 Oct, 31 Oct 7.15 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Scottish Opera: The Two Widows
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After premiering at the Edinburgh International Festival, Bedrich Smetana's French farce relocated to Bohemian Czech country life stars Scottish soprano Kate Valentine and internationally renowned mezzo Jane Irwin. Sung in English with English Supertitles. Audio Description & Touch Tour (6pm) on Tue 14 Oct at 7.15pm.
10 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct 7.15 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Scottish Opera: The Two Widows Unwrapped
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Go behind the scenes of Scottish Opera's current production of Bedrich Smetana's farce about Bohemian Czech country life. Free with a ticket for the full performance.
13 Oct 6.00 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Sex And Chocolate
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The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
16 Oct 7.30 Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Six Acts of Love
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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; 2.00 & 7.30 Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Slava's Snowshow
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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
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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
The Snow Queen
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Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable is brought to life by students of Motherwell College HNC Musical Theatre. Perfect for families with children aged 5+.
29 Nov 2.00 Stepps Cultural Centre, Glasgow
Sorry, Wrong Number
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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
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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
Sunshine on Leith
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New musical packed with songs from The Proclaimers, that follows the highs and lows of two soldiers returning home from the army.
10 Feb 2009–21 Feb 2009, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Glasgow
Tales of Provance
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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
The Quiz Show
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Neither a straight piece of theatre nor a conventional pub quiz. Audiences are encouraged to book tickets in pub quiz teams, using their collective wit and trivia knowledge to debate with each other. However, as events become increasingly dark, it will become apparent that quizmaster Sir James is not having the best of nights.
21 Oct–25 Oct 9.00 The Victorian Bar, Glasgow
Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams
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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
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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
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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
West Side Story
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This Bernstein-Sondheim musical based on 'Romeo and Juliet' celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brand new vibrant production and all those memorable songs: 'Maria', 'Tonight', 'Somewhere', 'America', 'One Hand One Heart' and 'I Feel Pretty'.
11 Nov–29 Nov, not Sundays 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Theatre Royal, Glasgow

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