THEATRE LIST
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THEATRE ACCESS DIRECTORY
In conjunction with the Scottish Council For Disability, The List will be expanding on venue intormation ot relevance to disabled people over the coming months. The project begins with the Theatre section and it’s hoped that over the next tew issues all the venues listed in this section will iointhose encoded thistime. During the change-over period, the existing disability codes ([0) tor taciiitieslorthe disabled. and [E] tor facilities lorthe hard 01 hearing) will be run alongside the new system. We're keen to hear your views and suggestions on what intorrnation is most usetui and how itshould be presented. Write to The Editor, 14 High Street. Edinburgh EH1 1TE.
KEY
Access: P = Parking Facilities. PPA 2 Parking to be Pre-Arranged. L : Level Access. R = Ramped Access. ST 2 Steps to negotiate.
Facilities: WC 2 Adapted Toilet(s). WS 2 Wheelchair Spaces. AS = Adjacent Seats. E = Induction Loop System. G = Guide Dogs Allowed. R 2 Restaurant Accessible. B = Bar Accessible. T = Adapted Telephone.
Help: A = Assistance Available. AA = Advise Venue in Advance.
LISTINGS
Theatre is listed by city first, then byvenue. running in alphabetical order. Touring shows are listed separately under the relevant heading. KEY: (0] facilities torthe disabled. [E] tacilities tor the hard at hearing. usually an induction loop system. For prices, price in brackets eg (£1 .50) is the concessionary price. Long running shows. unless specitied otherwise. do not run on Sundays.
GLASGOW
I CITIZEHS' THEATRE (iorbals Street. 42‘) 0022. Box Office Mon—Sat 10am—8pm. Bar. (Access: P. L. Facilities: WC. WS. Li. G, R. Help: AA] The Appointment Fri 4—521! 12 Aug. 7.30pm. Free matinees until Tue 8 Aug at 2pm. designed specifically for people who would otherwise find a visit to the theatre difficult. whether through practical or financial restraints. The play is the latest from Wildcat who once again bring us the popular writing team of Dave Anderson and David MacLennan who have also chosen to direct the show. It uses songs and jokes to have a serious look at the changing face of employment in Glasgow. I CRAWFURD THEATRE Jordanhill College. 76 Southbrae Drive. Glasgow. 041 950 3437/3438. [Access2 P. R. Facilities: WC. WS. E. G. R. B. Help: A. AA]. Next theatre performances are from 21 Aug when performers from the Asian Pacific arrive on an international tour. I CUMBERNAULO THEATRE (‘umbcrnauld 0236 732887. Box Office Mon-Fri lOam—6pm; Sat 10am-3pm; 6—8pm perf. evgs Bar/Cafe. [Accessz PPA. ST. Facilities: WC. WS. G. B. Help: A.AA]. Magic 80b Fri 28 July. 1 lam & 2pm. Free. Fun and magic for children. The Rising Tue 1—Sat5 Aug. 7.45pm. Tue—Thurs £1. Fri—Sat£2.5(). A very busy week for Scottish Youth Theatre as they take over two theatres at the RSAMD as well as the Cumbernauld Theatre. This one is written by Hector MacMillan. I EASTWOOD THEATRE Eastwood Toll. Giffnock. 227 5511. Up From Sauchiehatl Street CANCELLED as a result of the NALGO dispute. I GLASGOW ARTS CENTRE 12 Washington Street. 221 4526. (Access: PPA. R.
Facilities: WC. R. G. Help: A. AA].
No theatre until September.
I KINGS THEATRE Bath Street. Box Office. Mon—Sat noon—6pm. 4 bars. Phone bookings. Ticket Centre. (‘andlcriggs. Mon—Sat 1().3()am—b.30pm. ()41227 551 1. [Access: P. L. Facilities: WC. R. G. Help: A. AA].
I King's High Mon 7 Aug-Sat 9Sept. 7.30pm & Sat Mats 3pm. £3—£8. The King's is back in action with a newly refurbished interior and a summer run of their annual musical revue. Rikki Fulton is topping the bill and given that the guests include Jack Milroy. an appearance of Francic and Josie is not out ofthc question. The first night is a charity gala performance. See preview.
I MITCHELL THEATRE Granville Street. 221 3198. Box Office Mon—Sat noon—6pm. Bar. Cafe. Tickets also available from the Ticket (‘cntrc. (‘andleriggs. 227 5511 Mon—Sat ll).3()am—6.3()pm. [Accessz PPA. ST. Facilities: WC. WS. G. R. B. Help: A. AA].
Run For Your Wile! Until Sat 5 August. 7.30pm. (Sat .‘vlats 2.30pm). £5.5()(£3.5()). (‘ontinuing a summer run that will take him through to October. Jimmy Logan directs and stars in Ray (‘ooney's farce alongside Scottish comedy stalwarts including Russell Hunter and Anne Fields. lt's silly light-hearted fun with no pretentions. but perhaps a little shaky on its sexual politics.
Whisky Galore Tue 8 Aug—Sat 2 Sept. 7.30pm. £5.50 (£3.50). Jimmy Logan's team turn their hand to James Scotland‘s Highland comedy based on Compton .‘vlacKenzie‘s novel. James Kinn’aird provides the musical adaptation.
I PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE New Street. Paisley. SS7 llllt). Box Office open
Tue— Sun noon—8.30pm. Bar (open noon—l Ipm'l‘ue—Sat; l2.3()—2.3()pm & 6.30—1 1pm Sun. Meals served). Cafe (open noon—l 1pm). [Accessz PPA. ST. Facilities: WC. WS. Ii. G. R. B. Help: A. AA].
FRINGE 89
’The Best Performance Venue at the Fringe’ (The Independent)
WE HAVE
The Kosh Terry Beck Troupe (USA) Les Bubb The Right Size The Wilde Players Fusion Polish Theatre Videos Roy Bailey & Leon Rosselson Monster Machine (drama workshops for 5 - 9 year olds) The Puss (exhibition) The Absolut Club (nightly cabaret)
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GLASGOW AND EDINBURGH EVENTS GUIDE
Eve of Fringe Party
THURSDAY 10 AUGUST
THE PELICAN, 209 COWGATE, EDINBURGH
Pelican
There's only one way to be at the party of the summer.
Tickets are only available by sending in the coupon and a cheque/PO payable to The List Ltd for just £5 per ticket, then sit back and decide what clothes you're going to wear. See you there!
Special thanks to Karen Koren, Gilded Balloon Theatre; Douglas Robertson, photographer; Neil Paterson and The Pelican; and Stella Artois
as Please send me tickets at £5 each.I enclose a
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