. GLASGAY! 1995
lleil Bartlett Reads Citizens‘ Theatre. I I9 Gorbals Street. 429 0022. 7.30 pm. £6 (£2). Radical performance artist. director and novelist Neil Bartlett makes an exclusive one-off appearance at Glasgay! I995. reading from his latest works. including a sneak preview of his new novel and some of his greatest hits. See feature.
The Swans CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. 7.30pm. £5 (£2). Lawrence Steger returns to CCA with one of the most talked about shows to come out of Chicago this year. featuring the provocative tale of two great historical figures renowned for fantasy and excess — King Ludvig ll of Bavaria and Gilles de Rais. Marshall of France under Joan of Arc.
Accustomed to Her Face The Ramshorn Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 4267. 8pm. £6 (£2.50). See Mon 30.
A Little Older Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £7.50; £6.50 (£3). See Tue 31.
Edwin Morgan Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 10.10pm. One of Scotland's best loved poets reading in the Victorian Bar.
Film Fora lost Soldier GFT. 12 Rose Street.
332 8128. 5.45pm. £3 (£2). See Film Index.
Music
Calling long Distance Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 6.45pm. £7 (£3). An evening of musical exuberance from 30 Glasgow-based women bonded in their love of music from Latin America. Africa and their native Scotland. Chumbawamba Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 9pm. Powerful political~pop of the highest order from an eight-piece who recently gained notoriety when TV networks banned the video for their single ‘Homophobia‘.
Dance
The Hand Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. £7 (£3). See Tue 31 and preview.
Jardin Animee Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 10.15pm. £3 (£2). A haunting show from Nonsuch Productions with music from Toni Davidson and choreography from Michael Crookes. tracing a profound mixture of memories. experiences and improvisation.
Workshops/Seminars
Universal Art? Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 10.15pm. £3 (£2). Thought- provoking discussion of gay art. literature and theatre with panellists Neil Bartlett. Horse McDonald. Cherry Smyth and Rory Donaldson.
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Theatre
Brothers of Thunder Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 7.30pm. £6 (£3). See Tue 24.
You’re Just like My Father Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 7pm. £7 (£3). Peggy Shaw returns to Glasgay! with more wickedly bittersweet memories of her own past. See preview. Knockers Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 9pm. £7 (£3). See Wed 1.
Accustomed to Her Face The Rantshorn Theatre. 98 lngram Street. 552 3489. 8pm. £6 (£2.50). See Mon 30.
A little Dider Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £7.50; £6.50 (£3). See Tue 31.
The Swans CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. 7.30pm. £5 (£2). See Wed 1. Edwin Morgan Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 10.10pm. One of
Scotland's best loved poets reading before Jun/in Anintt‘t'.
Events
Appetites Two: ilo lloles Barred The Arches. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736.
1 1pm. £7 (£5). The one and only women‘s party this Glasgay!
Film
For a Lost Soldier CH“. 12 Rose Street.
332 8128. 8.30pm. £3 (£2). See Film Index.
Dance
The Hand Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. £7 (£3). See Tue 31 and preview.
Jardin Animee Cottier Theatre. Hyndlantl Street. 357 3868. 10.15pm. £3 (£2). See. Wed 1.
Workshops/Seminars
The Brighton Connection John Smith‘s Bookshop. 252 Byres Road. 221 7472. 6.30pm. Free. Four writers with close connections with Scotland come together to discuss their work and social issues. featuring Peter Burton. Simon Lovat. Sebastion Beaumont and Graeme Woolaston.
Theatre
Brothers of Thunder Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 7.30pm. £6 (£3). See Tue 24.
You’re Just Like My Father Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 7pm. £7 (£3). See Thurs 2 and preview. Knockers Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 9pm. £7 (£3). See Wed 1.
Accustomed to Her Face The Ramshorn Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 3489. 8pm. £6 (£2.50). See Mon 30.
A Little Older Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £7.50; £6.50 (£3). See Tue 31.
Edwin Morgan CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. 7.15pm. One of Scotland‘s best loved poets reading before The Swans.
The Swans CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. 7.30pm. £5 (£2). See Wed 1. The Night I Grooved to Disco Tex And The Sex-o-Lettes in Barry Blue’s Poncho Citizens‘ Theatre. 119 Gorbals Street. 429 0022. 7.30pm. £6 (£2). A madcap bonkers sweep through the seedy world of the 70s in the company of some of its more eccentric characters.
Talking Bollocks Citizens- Theatre. 1 l9 Gorbals Street. 429 0022. 9.30pm. £1. The real deal. Glasgow guys tell their unique stories.
Dance
Great Moments oi Purcell - and Blow Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. £7 (£3). Matthew Hawkins gets to grips with Purcell's portfolio and shakes it up for his tercentenary. creating a witty and subtle blend of irony. anarchy and genuine emotion.
Workshops/Seminars
Stir Fry and Chicken Soup John Smith's Bookshop. 252 Byres Road. 221 7472. 6.30pm. Free. An intriguing combination of literary talent featuring Ellen Galford. an American now based in Edinburgh. and Emma Donoghue. universally recognised as Ireland‘s brightest young writer. Victor/Victoria Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 10.15pm. £3 (£2). A distinguished panel. including Della Grace. a radical American photographer. Chloe Poems. Tony Graham. director of TAG Theatre Company. Horse McDonald and Ivan Cartwright. live artist and drag queen. See preview.
SATURDAY 4
Theatre
Brothers oi Thunder Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 7.30pm. £6 (£3). See Tue 24.
Knockers Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 9pm. £7 (£3). See Wed
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Sleeping With You Arches Theatre. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 7pm. £7 (£3). The C alifornian-based company Starving Artists bring their internationally lauded production to Glasgay! 1995. featuring an absolutely stunning trip through the senses. via Hawaii anti Washington.
Gum Manifesto Madame Gillespie‘s. 26 Cheapside Street. 226 5468. Midnight. Lesbian drag queen Amy Lane follows the success of her debut show A (luv Mun Trapped in t1 Labia/11v Brit/v. and appearances both on television and at Gay Pride with her new ()UTrageous show. Saviours Maryhill Women's Centre. 17 ShaWpark Street. 8pm. £3 (£1). A powerful and moving study of the Religious Right in America seen through the perspective of two lesbians whose lives are in direct competition with Mary Isaac. a televangelical figure who preaches the gospel through her own political agenda.
Accustomed to Her Face The Ramshorn Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 3489. 8pm. £6 (£2.50). See Mon 30.
A little Older Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £7.50; £6.50 (£3). See Tue 31.
The Swans CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). See Wed 1. The light . . . Citizens' Theatre. 119 Gorbals Street. 4290022. 7.30pm. £6 (£2). See Fri 3.
Talking Bollocks Citizens‘ Theatre. 119 Gorbals Street. 429 0022. 9.30pm. £1. See Fri 3.
Jessies With Attitude Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 10.15pm. £3 (£2). Powerful performances from the cutting edge of performance poetry. featuring the talents of Toni Davidson and Graham Bell. whose show at Glasgay! 1993 is still being talked about.
Edwin Morgan Glasgow Lesbian and Gay Centre. Noon. One of Scotland's best loved poets reading at the opening of the GLC.
Events
Love Boutique The Arches. 30 Midland Street. 221 9736. 11pm. Glasgow‘s most erotic and exotic club night giving revellers the chance to get even more dressed up and dance the evening away. EEK! At a Secret Location. 01259 214628. 11.30am—7.30pm. As unique and unusual as Glasgay! gets. EEK! will transport you to the countryside of EEKIAND where you can be physically. mentally and sexually challenged by the likes of the Tomgirls. Calamity lang and the Pretty Police. '
Music
Cappella ilova St Bride‘s Episcopal Church. Hyndland Road. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). Five singers. a pianist and two speakers come together to celebrate the life and works of one of the great British composers. Benjamin Britten.
Dance
Great Moments oi Purcell - and Blow Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Street. 357 3868. 8pm. £7 (£3). See Fri 3.
Workshops/Seminars
Gueer P3. CCA. 350 Sauchiehall Street. 332 7521. 2pm. £3 (£2). Healthy discussion on relations in the Lesbian/Gay/Queer community and their position in a society that relies on names and labels in order to function.
SUNDAY 5
Theatre
Accustomed to Her Face The Ramshorn Theatre. 98 Ingram Street. 552 3489. 8pm. £6 (£2.50). See Mon 30.
Edwin Morgan Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Roatl. 357 3868. 7.45pm. One of Scotland's best loved poets reads before the SAM Gay Men‘s Chorus.
Sleeping With You Arches Theatre. 31) Midland Street. 2221 9736. 7pm. £7 (£3). See Sat 4.
Events
Gueerbash The Tunnel. 10.30pm—late. £5. Say farewell to Glasgayl 1995 in style and join in the fun at one of the country‘s top clubs. where you'll find top DJ. unbeatable drink promotions and a very special guest.
EEK! At a secret location. ()1259 214628.
1 l.30am—7.30pm. See Sat 4.
Film
New Visions Glasgow Film and Video Workshop. 34 Albion Street. 2pm. Members £3 (£2); Day membership and ticket £4 (£2). Two new films are previewed at Glasgayl. one from Canadian director Bruce LaBruce. in which he plays a washed-up porn star. and a feature-length lesbian film from Austria.
Music
The Sound oi Debutants Cottier Theatre. Hyndland Road. 357 3868. 8pm. £6 (£3). The SAM Gay Men's Chorus make their ()UTrageous debut on the last night of Glasgay! 1995 with the women from the renowned Eurydice for some top quality musical entertainment.
VISUAL ART TRAIL
Glasgay! is encouraging you to wear out your shoe leather this year with visual art events organised into a special trail spanning iirteen venues in and around the city-centre. The locus is on diversity, with exhibitions, installations and live events taking place en route. Trail maps detailing events, venues and locations will be available nearer the time, but to give you a taste tor the trek we’ve picked out a few points for your compass. Glasgay! visual arts highlights compiled by Ellie Carr.
I A Little Shadow Street Level Gallery. 28 King Street. 552 2151. Sat 28 Oct. 9.30pm; Sun 29 Oct. 6pm. £3 (£2). New York artist and curator Allen Frame joins forces with Paulita Sedgewick (cousin of Edie. in case you were wondering) for this unique photo~performance exploring family history. the American South and the politics of queer culture in one broad sensory sweep. Also part of fotofeis.
I Missing Glasgow School of Art. 168 Renfrew Street. Fri 27 Oct—Fri 3 Nov (not Sun 29). 12.30pm—7.30pm. Free. A truly adventurous piece of work from artist Jordan McKenzie. who sets up a one-man probe into the disappearance of people on account of their sexual preference. in a multi-media installation which uses the phone system to gather and spread information. Also part of Amnesty International Freedom Festival. See preview.
I Red Ribbon Art Show The Original Print Shop. 25 King Street. 552 0704. Mon 30 Oct—Sun 5 Nov. lOam—5.30pm Free; Auction Night Fri 3 Nov. A unique exhibition designed to focus attention on the issue of AIDS in the community. Top artists and celebs have been given a simple brief— to create a work of art which features the Red Ribbon. the
I international symbol of AIDS awareness.
ZO The List 20 Oct-2 Nov 1995