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Gaelic Traditions Revived by Young Musicians

February 20, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Learning the mother tongue has become increasingly popular with the younger generation and especially in the music scene. The annual Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow is a fabulous showcase for the Gaelic scene and one […]

NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

February 19, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Different generations always think they have had the best time when it comes to music. So, it’s lovely when young un’s can link up with the oldies and enjoy a roaring night out. Strictly Come […]

The Merchant of Venice

February 1, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Shakespeare’s plays are always a difficult one to call. The sheer intensity of the writing means concentration and stamina throughout, and this puts many theatregoers off. But a modern clean sweep has transformed The Merchant […]

Celtic Connections 2025

January 31, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 2

Traditional to dub reggae and fusion music with a Gaelic twist were at the heart of the explosion of talent and fun in the run up to the finale of this year’s Celtic Connections festival. […]

The Girl On The Train

January 29, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Sitting on a train and watching the world go round is a great chill out. But for Rachel Watson it started the unravelling of a murder investigation which really messed with her head. The Girl […]

Hairspray The Musical

January 28, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Hairspray is bright and upbeat and just the tonic to cheer up the winter blues. While it poured down outside, inside The King’s Theatre in Glasgow, the sun was shining as the audience was treated […]

Eabhal with The Canny Band at Celtic Connections

January 25, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

There’s something about traditional music which pulls at the heart strings and gets the feet tapping. Glasgow’s fantastic Celtic Connections is a showcase for some of the most talented musicians and singers and is the […]

Treasure Island

December 1, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

With mini pirates all around us and a puffin popping out eggs the size of table tennis balls, we were in for a festive treat. Edinburgh’s Lyceum Theatre is renowned for its Christmas productions, where […]

Disney’s Aladdin the Musical

November 15, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Disney are the experts when it comes to creating spectacular and dazzling shows. And Aladdin the Musical has flown into Glasgow to kick start its UK tour with a real panache for colour and creativity. […]

101 Dalmatians The Musical

November 13, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Puppetry designer and director Jimmy Grimes has done a fantastic job creating lookalike Dalmatians for this family friendly show of 101 Dalmatians. So much so, you would be hard pressed to realise the stage dogs […]