THEATRE LISTINGS
score by John Gray should add to the sombre atmosphere of this converted church.
Look Who’s Talking! Tue 23—Fri 26 Nov. 7.30pm. £4 (£2). Saughtonhall Church Dramatic Society in Derek Benfteld‘s comedy of a peaceful Sunday at home turned upside down.
I TRAVERSE THEATRE Cambridge Street. 228 1404. Box Office Tue—Sat 10am—8pm. Sun 6—10pm. Bar. Rest. [Access: 1.. Facilities: WC. WS. H. G. Cl A Class ACT Wed 24 and Tue 30 Nov. 2pm. Free. A rare chattce to get up to date with the concerns attd ideas of secottdary school pupils in Lothian and Borders. as professional actors and directors perform specially written plays by local teenagers. Bondagers Sat 20 Nov-Sun 1‘) Dec (inc Sun. not Mon). 8pm. Thurs ntats 1 l and 18 Dec. 3pm. £7 (£3.50/£l ). Public dress rehearsal 19 Nov. free. Ian Brown revives his glorious production of Sue Glover‘s moving play set in the Borders in the l860s when women were hired as virtual slaves to work on the land. See it now before it tours to Canada.
TOURING
This section lists shows that are touring the Central Belt. There is a phone number for each company should you require more information.
I Four Walls The Scottish premiere of a play by Doreen McArdle about the life of a battered woman is performed by the Penny Mob Theatre Contpany. More details on 041 332 8847.
Curmer C 111‘. (‘ur/nvle Fri 1‘) Nov. 7.30pm.
I Rabble Burns Yer Tea’s Dot Fiona Knowles is getting plenty of mileage from the popular MsFils show that celebrates the women beltind the tnen of history. She is appearing in Seven Ages of Woman as an alternative at some venues. More details on 031 447 1197.
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Newton Stewart Fri 19 Nov. Ryan Centre. Strunruer Sat 20 Nov. Bulluc/mlis/t Sat 27 Nov.
COMEDY
details reach our offices at least ten days before publication. Comedy Listings
Glasgow
Caledonian Students Union. 70
10pm. £3/£3.50. Students and Guests only. Self-styled urban warrior and sometime NMI'.‘ columnist. Alan Parker. is tonight’s headliner with support frotn Sean Lock. '~
SATURDAY 20 :
Glasgow s I Cafe loco Arches Theatre. Midland Street. 221 9736. llpm—3.3()am. Glasgow‘s popular theatrical nightclub throws in cabaret. live music artd performance theatrics between the records.
I Fools Paradise ()ld Athenaeum Theatre. 17‘) Buchanan Street. 332 2333. 10.30pm. £6 (£4). You might find
tonight's headliner Chris Lynam too i
studiedly strange. but there's no denying
of brilliance. Tonight he‘s supported by Mr 70s Showbiz Steve Furst and as ever your incomparable compere is Phil Kay.
THEATRE wonkswoe COMPANY Christmas Show t993'
'Hetlnesuau l to triniiili lletemttet'i. . .-. '
'Theofre Workshop‘s Christmas show is always bright with energy, imagination and mind-boggling resourcehllness"
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AUTUMN PROGRAMME 1993 EDUCATING RITA by Willy Russell 12 - 27 NOVEMBER TICKETS: £7.00 (FULL), £5.00 (CONCS)
CRAIG McMURDO in That Swing Thang THE COOL YULE CONCERT 13 DECEMBER at 7.30PM TICKETS: £7 (FULL), £5 (CONCS) ANNUAL PANTOMINE ALADDIN Script by David Swan 2 DECEMBER - 8 JANUARY SHOWS AT 2.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS: £7.25 (EVE FULL)/£5.25 (EVE CONCS), £5.00 (MATS)
TELEPHONE BOX OFFICE 031 665 2240 TELEPHONE FOR A BROCHURE FOR FULL DETAILS
THEATRE COMPANY
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, line-up of funny men comprising Mike
. as well as showcasing the best local names. On tonight’s bill. hosted by lid . Byrne. are Alan Francis and Joe Cantay.
Clyde Place. General enquiries: 5520767. Tickets: 227 5511. £5 (£3). 8.30pm. See Tue 23.
i FRIDAY 26
his act is unique and he can have moments . I An Evening of Music and Comedy The
i City Chambers, Banqueting Suite. George : Square. 227 5511. 8pm. £10. Women-only
. benefit gig to celebrate ten vears of the Edinburgh ' I Fools Paradise Music Box. Victoria Street. 225 2564 (Tickets also available from Queen‘s Hall Box Office. 668 2019). 8pm. £6 (£4). See Glasgow above.
TUESDAY 23
Edinburgh
I The Lighten Up Tour Music Box. Victoria Street. 225 2564. Dave Chapelle who tttade a splash on this year‘s Edinburgh Fringe. heads an all-American line-up of funny men comprising Mike Sweeney. Greg Russell and John Joseph. See preview.
WEDNESDAY 24
Glasgow
I The Lighten Up Tour Renfrew Ferry. Clyde Place. General enquiries; 552 0767. Tickets: 227 5511. £5 (£3). 8.30pm. Dave Chapelle who made a splash on this year's Edinburgh Fringe. heads art all-American
for same. Headline act is the excellent Jo Brand. also on stage are Suzanne Bonnar. Lorna Brookes. Sophie Bancroft. Josephina Cupido. Frin Scrutton. Libby McArthur and more.
Edinburgh
Cabaret Bar. Teviot Row Union. Bristo Square. 650 4673. 8pm for 9pm. £3/£2. Students attd guests ottly. A particularly rude evening as the filthin funny Jenny Eclair is joined by the funnily filthy Parrot.
Glasgow
I Cafe Loco Arches Theatre. Midland Street. 221 9736. llpm—-3.30attt. See Sat 20.
I Fools Paradise Old ,-\thenaeum Theatre. 17‘) Buchanan Street. 332 2333. 10.30pm. £6 (£4). Perrier Award-nominee Donna McPhail is back lll Scotland after a couple of gigs in Glasgay! and she‘s joined here by Ian Macpherson with added tnattia supplied by Phil Kay.
; Edinburgh
I Fools Paradise Music Box. Victoria
Street. 225 2564 (Tickets also available from Queen's Hall Box Office. 668 2019). 8pm. £6 (£4). See Glasgow above.
Sweeney. Greg Russell arid John Joseph. See preview.
I The Comedy Cellar The Thirteenth Note. Glassford Street. 423 2196. 8pm. £3 (£2). New weekly club providing a springboard for up-and-coming stand-ups.
I The Lighten Up Tour Renfrew Ferry.
Glasgow
I The Renfrew Ferry Clyde l’lacc. General enquiries: 552 0767. Tickets: 227 5511. £6(£4). 8pm. NHS renegade John Paul Leach is joined by taboo-specialist Ian Cogttito for another night of waterborne comedy.
ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE COMPANY
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19 NOV - 11 DEC Mon-Sat 7.45pm
Free Preview 18 Nov Saturday matinees 20 & 27 Nov liCkets £4 - £12.50
Coming Next Cinderella
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Women's Support Project attd raise money
I National Comedy Network The Bear Pit
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