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Whilst artistic director, Robert Robson, departs to take up his position as Maytest director, the series at Cumbernauld Theatre plays which he inaugurated (and which probably swung the Maytest mandarins in his lavour) continues unabated. Being the second hall at the year, the ‘names’ are taking over trom the newcomers. This month, Ann Marie di Mambro’s latest offering, Videoscope, continues the Cumbernauld theme at ordinary people's ordinary lives in the central belt.
‘I still think very much in terms of character and story rather than issues,’ says di Mambro, whose last play, ‘Tally’s Blood’, raised considerable debate specilically tor that reason. ‘The play was originally going to be a sages of sketches, but tor me to get all on writing I really need a story.’
Videoscope centres around the conflict between video shop owner,
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Jonathan, and YTS rep, Michaela. Although concentrating on telling their story, di Mambro has not ignored the potential which locating events in a video shop gives her.
‘I think that the social issues are there to be picked up on. One at the characters is a very straight Catholic. She dismisses science fiction movies because they attempt to answer questions about the universe which she thinks are already answered by her faith. But there are other characters who get all their inspiration and ideas trom the movies. Forthe most part, people know that they’re watching a movie. But for some, films are reality and it’s where they get all their role models. That’s a bit scary.’ (Philip Parr)
Videoscope is at The Cumbernauld Theatre 30 Aug—8 Sept before touring throughout Scotland in the autumn.
I CMIGLOCKHART SPORTS CENTRE 177 Colinton Road, 443 0101.
A variety of adult coaching sessions are available, including Women‘s Activity Mornings, Aerobics. Fitness Training and Yoga. Phone the centre for more information.
I ELCHAT A variety of classes and workshops in creative and contemporary dance, for all ages and abilities, are available throughout East Lothian. Phone Stephanie Sellie on 031 665 3711 ext 244 for details.
I EPWORTH HALLS Nicolson Square. phone 229 1071 for info.
All classes are taught by Tracy Hawkes, director of Spring and a member of Khorous Dance Theatre. and are £2.50
(£2) per session. Classes stopping for the summer will resume at the end of August. Contemporary/Jazz for Adults Mondays 6.30pm.
Tap tor Adults Tuesdays 6. 30pm.
Adult Portormance Group Phone Tracy Hawkes on 2291071 for details.
I GMCEMOUNT LEISURE CENTRE 22 Gracemount Drive, 658 1940. Classes are held in ballet. tap and modern dance. yoga, fitness weights, aerobics. self defence, gymnastics, and stretch and tone gentle exercise for beginners. intermediates and over 405 with a free creche available during some ofthe sessions. Allclasses are£l .60 (£1 ) per session and are held on a casual basis for women only. Phone the centre for details.
30 August 1990