THEATRE LISTINGS
bill of dramas; the first. Lance Flynn's tough play about three young people who kill their landlord. was last seen in the Traverse‘s Spinning a Line season in 1991. while the second. Robert Dodds' claustrophobic play set in a garage forecourt. is the Edinburgh writer‘s first stage play. See review.
Third Annual Convention of Close-lip and Comedy Magic All day. Sun 20 Jun. £20. International convention of over 125 magicians presenting lectures. performances and videos. See preview. Tlmelag Mon 21—Sat 26 Jun. 7.30pm. £4.50 (£2.50). A new company called Third Rail presents the premiere of a play by prisoner workers H. R. Davies and Andrew McGettigan about two convicts coming to terms with their crimes.
I ST RRIOES CENTRE 10 Orwell Terrace. 346 1405.
To Do Dne Does Wed 30 Jun—Thurs 1 Jul. 8pm. £3 (£1.50). They Ate Her Theatre Company in a devised show about being hindered by the modern world of TV and computer dating.
I THEATRE WORKSHOP 34 Hamilton Place. 226 5425. Box Office Mon—Sat
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’Scape the Dark Wed 30 Jun—3 Jul. 8pm. £4 (£2). Theatre Workshop Youth Theatre in a devised show about the less-than-dull goings on during a school trip to a heritage centre.
I TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street. 228 1404. Box Office Tue—Sat 10am-8pm. Sun 6—10pm. Bar. Rest. [Access: L. Facilities: WC. W8. H. G. C] Phoenix Until Sun 20 Jun. 8pm. £7 (£3.50/£1). 7:84 presents the Scottish premiere of Roy MacGregor‘s study of the fear and tension lurking behind the surface of a new Europe. lain Reekie directs a strong cast in a sadly undramatic script. hampered by a clumsy set design. LO. .E. Wed 23—Sun 27 Jun. 8pm. £7 (£3.50). Provocative. unrestrained and physical enactment of Shakespeare's sonnet‘s performed by Fringe favourites Volcano Theatre and directed by DV8‘s Nigel Chamock.
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Farce Force: laughs aplenty in Noises Off at the Royal lyceum
A touring production of Steven Berkoff‘s modem-day East End of London retelling of the Oedipus story.
TOURING
This section lists shows that are touring the Central Belt. There is a phone number for each company should you require more information. Unless otherwise specified, the number after each venue listed is the telephone number for ticket enquiries for that particular evening (please note, this is not always the venue number).
I The Cut Enterprising young actors company Wiseguise goes out with its third production; Mike Cullen’s fast-paced thriller set in the black tunnels of a coal mine.
The Tron. Glasgow Until Sat 19 Jun. Queenswav Leisure Centre, Penit'uik Thurs 24—Fri 25 Jun. 0968 678777. Cumbernauld Theatre Thurs l-Fn' 2 Jun. 0236 732887.
Tour continues.
I Musical Chairs Engaging new musical by Morag Fullerton performed by Wildcat about a woman who finds the demands of a family and a career become too much for her. David MacLennan directs. David Anderson does the music. More details on 041 221 6789.
Ayr Gaiety Theatre Fri l8-Sat 19 Jun. 0292 264639.
Carnegie Hall, Dunfemiline Mon 21 Jun. 0383 720108.
Kirkintilloch Town Hall Tue 22 Jun. 041 776 1328.
C umbemauld Theatre Wed 23—Sat 26 Jun. 0236 732887.
I Stick Five Scottish writers in a presentation of poetry. prose and drama directed by Paula MacGee for Bread and Circuses.
Castlemilk Library Mon 21 Jun. 7.30pm. 041 634 2066.
Hillhead Library, Byres Road Thurs 24 Jun. 7.30pm. 041 339 7223.
Camwadric Community Education Centre Fri 25 Jun. 7.30pm. 041 638 8751.
Pearce Institute, Gavan Tue 29 Jun. 8pm. 04] 445 1941.
Arches Theatre. Glasgow Wed 30 Jun-Sat 3 Jul. 7.30pm. 041 227 5511.
DANCE Illmmmill
Dance performances and classes are listed by city, than alphabetically by venue. Shows will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least ten days before publication. Dance Listings compiled by Mark Fisher.
I CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 846 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. [Access: PPA. 1.. ST. Facilities: WC. W8. H. G. C]
Ready-Made Thurs 24—Fri 25 Jun. 730pm. £5 (£2.50). Meg Stuart returns to Glasgow to complete the work she presented in progress in New Moves in February. Stuart‘s style is muscular and sexy and her themes are to do with the dehumanisation of modern urban life.
I CRAWFURO THEATRE Jordanhill College. 76 Southbrae Drive. 950 3437/3438. [Access: PPA. L. ST. R. Facilities: WC. W5. H. G. C. Help: A. AA]
Maureen Christie Dance School Mon
2 l—Tue 22 Jun. 7.30pm. £3 (£2). Tickets on 339 7883. Youth dance display.
Linda Smith Dance School Wed 23—Thurs 24 Jun. 7pm. Tickets on 943 2274. Youth dance display.
Elma White Dance Display Fri 25—Sat26 Jun. Dance school performance.
I MERCAT THEATRE Mercat House. Drumchapel. 944 9022. [Access: PPA. L. ST. R. Facilities: WC. W5. G. C]
The llenrietta School of Dance Fri lS-Sat 19 Jun. 7pm. £2 (£1). Dance display.
I MITCHELL THEATRE Granville Street. 221 3198. Box Office Mon—Sat noon—8pm. Bar. Cafe. [Access: PPA. L. ST. R. Facilities: WC, W8. H. G. C. Help: A. AA]
Triple Bill Wed 23—Sal 26 Jun. 7.30pm. £7 (£3). The Dance School of Scotland presents Divertissement. a traditional ballet choreographed by David Long.
Venus. a series of contemporary sketches choreographed by Pauline Laverty. and An American Dream. a jazz showcase put together by Tracey Le Maistre.
I TRAMWAY 25 Albert Drive. 227 5511. [Access: P. PPA. R. Facilities: WC. W5. H. G. C]
Funk D“ Green Until Sat 19 Jun. 8pm. £5 (£3). Liz Ranken and Alan Scott- Moncrieff work with six professsional models in a intriguing study of gender which makes use of fine art. movement and music.
In the Grain of the Body Mon 2 I—Tue 22 Jun. 8pm. £7 (£4). Innovative dancers Miranda Tufnell and Sylvia Hallett team up with lighting-man David Ward for an atmospheric and environmental performance. See preview.
Workshop Wed 23 Jun. 11am—1pm and 2pm—4pm. £10. A chance for people with some dance experience to work with Miranda Tufnell and Sylvia Hallett on light. sound. movement and objects.
CABARET
LISTINGS
Cabaret is listed by date, then by city. Shows will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least ten days before publication. Cabaret listings compiled by Mark Fisher.
FRIDAY 18 Edinburgh
I Theatresports Bedlam Theatre. 2a Forrest Road. 225 9893. 10pm. £1.50 (£1 ). Weekly improvisational student comedy.
SATURDAY 19
I Cafe loco Arches Theatre. Midland Street. 221 9736. llpm—3.30am. Glasgow’s popular theatrical nightclub throws in cabaret. live music and performance theatrics between the records.
Cumbernauld
I Scabaret Cumbemauld Theatre Studio. Kildrum. 0236 732887. 9.45pm. £4 (£2). Weekly comedy club established by Stu Who? and presenting a mix of headline and support acts. open mic spots and joke competitions.
Hamilton
l The laugh Shack Harley's Bar. Hamilton. 9.30pm. Free. John Paul Leach presents an excellent local line up of Kenny Harris and Phil Kay.
FRIDAY 25 Edinburgh
I Theatresports Bedlam Theatre. 2a Forrest Road. 225 9893. 10pm. £1.50 (£1). Weekly improvisational student comedy.
SATURDAY 26
I Cafe loco Arches Theatre. Midland Street. 221 9736. “pm—3.30am. Glasgow‘s popular theatrical nightclub throws in cabaret. live music and performance theatrics between the records.
Cumbernauld
I Scabaret Cumbernauld Theatre Studio. Kildrum. 0236 732887. 9.45pm. £4 (£2). See Sat 19.
46 The List 18 June-l July 1993