Culture
Pride and Prejudice (sort of)
Oh, what fun we had with a real corker of the Jane Austen classic Pride and Prejudice. The novelist’s 18th century look at the English landed gentry was swept aside with a frenzy of well, […]
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Ghost Stories
I have to admit to being surprised at how many people admitted they were followers of the paranormal world when questioned at the beginning of Ghost Stories currently showing at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, […]
Culture
Bat Out of Hell: The Musical
There’s one reason and it’s a major one for seeing the Jim Steinman epic musical Bat Out of Hell. Fans of the legendary band Meat Loaf will love it, just as they revelled in the […]
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Culture
Boys from the Blackstuff
For many the first years of Thatcher’s Britain were mentally and physically destroying as industries were hard hit and workers laid off. At the time, playwright Alan Bleasdale ‘s spot on television series, Boys from […]
Culture
Dear Evan Hansen
It’s a sad reflection on society that so many young people are struggling badly with mental health issues. But the fact that the problems are not now ignored, but instead embraced, is a step in […]
Culture
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
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 […]
Culture
The Merchant of Venice
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 […]
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The Girl On The Train
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 […]
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Hairspray The Musical
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 […]