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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THEATRE
THE RENAISSANCE THEATRE COMPANY
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( Cast includes: KENNETH BRANAGH (Quince 8: Edgar) RICHARD BRIERS (Bottom 8: Lear), EMMA THOMPSON (The Fool & Helena)
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Bookings). Pick up y0ur FREE copy of the 36 page full coloor programme from the 80x Office Or write (enclosing a 20p stamp) to Department 308. Edinburgh International Festival, 21 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 18W.
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“Moss Hart got it right when he said: ’There is no such thing as writing — there is only re-writing’ ’I John Byrne author of ’The Slab Boys,’ ’Tutti Frutti’ and ’Your Cheatin’ Heart,’ and patron of ENTER.
BBC Scotland and The Traverse Theatre, the organisations at the forefront of playwriting in Scotland, are proud to announce the launch of a major new initiative — a scheme created to offer Scottish playwrights the opportunity to develop their skills.
Further information from: BBC/Traverse Apprenticeship Scheme Traverse Theatre 112 West Bow Edinburgh EH1 2HH Tel: 031 226 2633
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FESTIVAL .
‘ THE TRAVERSE THEATRE
on Thurs 12. The last play in the current summer season of comedy and also the last before the theatre's major renovation which will make the company itinerant until next year. Hugh Hodgart directs Oscar Wilde‘s classic comedy ofsparkling wit and long-lost relatives. See Preview. I THEATRE WORKSHOP 34 Hamilton Place. 226 5425. Box Office Mon—Sat 9.30am—5.30pm. Bar. Cafe. (Access: PPA. R. Facilities: WC. W8. AS. E. G. Help: AA]
No theatre this issue.
I TRAVERSE THEATRE 112 West Bow. Grassmarket. 226 2633. Box Office Tue—Sat 10am—8pm. Sun 6—10pm. Bar. Rest. Tickets also available from the Ticket Centre. Market Street. (Access: St. Facilities: E. Help: AA].
Hardle And Baird: The Last Days Until Sun 22 July. 7.30pm. £5 (£3/£2). Ian Brown directs James Kelman‘s historical play about two political prisoners awaiting execution in 1820 Scotland. Fine acting and fascinating subject matter. but theatrically restrained. Sec Review.
Pig Play: A Strategy For Two Hams Preview Thurs 26 Jul. £3. Fri 27 Jul—Sun 12 Aug. 7.45pm. £5 (£3). Tue 31 Jul public discussion after performance. Alan Pollock‘s translation ofa play by the prolific and idiosyncratic Raymond Cousse is directed by Ian Brown. Comic. tragic and bizarre. See Preview.
This section lists shows that are touring Scotland. There is a phone number tor each company should you require more inlonnatlon. Unless otherwise specilled. the number alter each venue listed isthe telephone number tor ticket enquiries tor that particular evening (please note, this is not always the venue number).
I By the Pure Dead Brilliant Way Roland Miller is in the midst ofa 28~day155-mile spiralling walk which takes him and his cart to the centre of Glasgow and back out again. Clocking up about five and a half miles a day. Miller regards his journey asa living artwork creating an urban myth and magic spell over the city. Details 041 332 7617.
Both well— East K ilbri'de Thurs 12 July; East Kilbride—Newton Mearns Fri 13 Jul; Newton Mearns—Paislefii' Sat 14 Jul . Arrives noon.
I The Complete History at Rock 'n' Roll Wildcat revives its hit of 1979 in a comic musical tribute to the music ofthe 1950s. More ofa musical celebration than a play. it is still worth turning up for the songs. More details on 041 951 1444.
Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow Until Sat 21 Jul (not Suns). 7.30pm. 041 4290022.
I The Glasgow Girls Jigjag continues to tour its musical about the lives ofthree artists living in Glasgow tenements. originally performed during Mayfest. Original songs and script by Robbie Moffat and Brian Rutherford. More details on 041332 7396.
Hop Hut. Glasgow Fair, Glasgow Green Until Sat 28 July (not Mon. Tue). 7.30pm. 041 554 7020.
I The Time Gairden This year‘s outdoor children‘s play by Theatre Alba takes a lighthearted look at superstitions and bigotry with particular attention to the many people who were exectued in Scotland for the crime ofwitchcraft. Further details on 089 830 323.
Traquair House. lnnerleithen Fri l3—Sun 15 Jul. 2pm & 4pm; The Tower, Prestonpans Tue 17 Jul. 2.30pm; The Village Green. Gtflord Wed 18Ju1. 2.30pm; Goose Green, Gullane Thurs 19 Jul. 2.30pm; Lewisvale Park. Musselburgh Fri 20 Jul. 2.30pm: The Lodge Grounds. North Berwick Sat 21 Jul. 12pm & 2.30pm; Lauderdale Park. Dunbar Sun 22 Jul. 2.30pm; LaurLs‘ton Castle. Edinburgh Wed 24—Sun 29Ju1. 2.30pm. Also Fri 27 8; Sat 28 1 lam.
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FRIDAY 13
I Fast Dabs The Hop Hut. Glasgow Fair. Glasgow Green. 9.15pm. £3(£2). Regulars at the Clyde Cavern. Up For Grabs and Theatre Nepotism combine forces for a devised show ofsong. mime. comedy and improvisation. Each show features the creation of a mural before your very eyes.
SATURDAY 14
I Fast Dabs The Hop Hut. Glasgow Fair. Glasgow Green. 9. 15pm. £3 (£2). Sec Fri 13.
WEDNESDAY 18
I The Salamander Cabaret A Go-Go Phoenix Club. 71 Cowgate. Edinburgh. 1nfo:667 2372. 10pm. £1.50. A new weekly club (a combination oftwo cabarets from London and Newcastle). which is building up to nightly gigs during the Festival. Tonight‘s line-up features Funny Farmer Kevin Cosgrove. Newcastle poet Martine. something called ‘pout‘ and someone called Barry Graham. There's an open mike slot and would-be performers are invited to contact Arnold on the above number. See Review.
FRIDAY 20
I The Comedy Shop The Shelter. 7 Renfrew Court. Renfrew Chambers. Glasgow. 041 332 6231. Doors 0an 8.30 for 9.30pm. £4.50 (£3.50). Stronglocal showing in tonight‘s bill ofcomedy which is all held together by ace compc re and ‘baldy-bastard’ Fred Macaulay. He‘ll be introducing Norman Lovett. the Tracy Brothers and Gordon Robertson. The show moves through to Edinburgh tomorrow.
I Robert liaipern Pavilion Theatre. 121 Renfield Street. Glasgow. 041 332 1846. 7.30pm. £4. Hypnotic entertainment from Pavilion regular.
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I Robert Halpern Pavilion Theatre. 121 Renfield Street. Glasgow, 041 332 1846. 7.30pm & Midnight. £5. See Fri 20.
I Jolie Box Bar Point. 42 Wellmeadow Street. Paisley. 041 889 5188. 8.30pm. Another helping of comedy and music Paisley style.
I Gilded Balloon Theatre 233 Cowgatc. Edinburgh. Doors open 8.30 for 9.30pm £4.50 (£3.50). Last night‘s helping of laughter at Glasgow's Comedy Shop moves through to Edinburgh.
WEDNESDAY 25
I The Salamander Cabaret A 00410 Phoenix Club. 71 Cowgatc. Edinburgh. Info: 667 2372. 10pm. £1.50. Midweek Cowgate comedy from the Three Men Trio Brothers — whose name seems to change every time they perform— ‘The Well Polluted Show‘ and compere Anarchoff. All this plus a couple of surprise performers and an open mike slot. See Wed 18.
46 The List 13 — 26 July 1990