Backstage At The Pussy-Kat Club
Glasgow: The Arches, Wed 27—Sat 30 Oct.
Everyone struggles to create therr own partrcular rdentrty wrthrn contemporary socrety, and that’s never more evrdent than when we look at 'mrnorrty’ Cultures. Gowan Calder's new play examrnes thrs issue through the character of one man, a drag artrst wrth so many other splrntered subCUItures wrthrn hrs person (Jewrsh, Communist, black) that the scenarro
becomes the occasron for much humour. 'I’ve wrrtten rt on two levels,’
comments Calder. ’There’s a modern day character and a parallel life, a concentratron camp survrvor. Thrs rs a play about how people rdentrfy
otherness and persecute it however they can It mrght be about a Jewrsh character, or a homosexual character, but rt can JUSt as easrly be about brgotry anywhere, lrke Celtrc and Rangers, or Scotland versus England. The pornt about all thrs rs that whoever you are, no one has the rrght to destroy you, and there’s no doubt that people who survrve thrs kind of vrctrmrsatron develop a partrcular krnd of humour
The play IS also about that humour.’
Can a one-man show convey all thrs? 'The reason why people thmk that monologues are dull rs that there’s only one v0rce,' Calder argues ’l’ve trred to wrrte a play where there's one person, but a whole bunch of drfferent characters
on stage.’ (Steve Cramer)
I Inside The Tube (iilmorehill Centre. University Aventie. 331) 5522. 0am-- 5pm. Free. See Sat 23.
I In A Different Light (ior-don‘s (ilasgay‘l (iallery. (iallery of Modern Art. Queen Street. 220 I006. Illam -5pm. Free. See Sat 23.
I Generations Of Space Paisley" Arts ('entre. New Street. Paisley. 887 1010. I‘ree. See Mon 25.
I Age Of Dissent Workshop Borders Books. Buchanan Street. I’ree. but places must be reserved in advance on 33-1 7126. TAU Theatre (‘ompany lead a workshop for young people on issues such as the age or consent.
I Get Sorted Festival Club, Polo Lounge. Wilson Street. 553 1221. 6.30pm. Inl‘ormal advice on insurance. pension and mortgages.
I Little Pink Pictures 99 (ilasgow I‘ilm and VideoWorkshop. Albion Street. 553 2620. 7pm. liree. With Scotland coasting on the wave ol‘ countless awards l’or its short Iilms. (II’VW unveils its latest batch of miiii-masterpieces.
I Torch Song Trilogy Paisley Arts Centre. New Street. Paisley. 887 1010. 7.30pm. £6 (£2). See Tue 26.
I The Gay Detective Ramshorn Theatre. Ingram Street. 287 551 1. 7.30pm. £7 (£3). See Mon 25.
I Dazzling Diva Double Bill The Arches. Midland Street. 221 4001. 7.3(Ipm. £7 (£41. (‘abaret .star Danny ventures from the tenements ol‘ (ilasgow to the clubs ol‘ Berlin in the world premiere ol‘ (iowan (‘alder's play Backstage Ar The I’ussy-Ku! K/ul) (see preview). while Maria Bukker.‘ The Legend is a live. on-stage biopic straight from Portugal. Two tickets for the price or one
THURSDAY 28
I In A Different Light (iordon‘s (ilasgay l (iallery. (iaIIery ol' Modern Art. Queen Street. 220 1006. Itlam 5pm. I-‘ree. See Sat 23.
I Generations Of Space Paisley :\rt.s Centre. New Street. Paisley. 887 1011). liree. See Mon 25.
I Noel Grieg Reading Borders Books. Buchanan Street. 6pm. I‘ree. Leading playwright and author ol‘ Puppies and Jump The life rt; ('ome reads li‘om his work. IiarIier in the day (ireig leads a workshop on ‘Writing rm The Stage' for which places must be reserved in adyance on 33-1 7126.
I The Gay Detective Ranishorn Theatre. Ingram Street. 287 551 I. 7.3(lpm. £7 (£3). See Mon 25.
I Torch Song Trilogy Paisley Arts (‘entre. New Street. Paisley. 887 1010. 7.3(1pm. £6 tL'2). See Tue 26.
I Dazzling Diva Double Bill The Arches. Midland Street. 221 4001. 7.30pm. £7tL-1). See Wed 27.
I Karen Dunbar Festival ('lub. Polo Lounge. Wilson Street. 553 1221. 8.30pm. An acoustic set in The Lounge. I Marimacha ch Note (are. King Street. 553 1638. 0pm. £5 tL'3) lrom .‘ylissing Records. Wellington Street and (ireat Western Road. Newly l’ormed all- wornan collaboration perl'orms I‘usion with its roots in Latin America liye percussion. guitars and vocals set to electronic drum samples.
FRIDAY 29
I Inside The Tube (iilmorehill Centre. t'niversity Avenue. 330 5522. 0am 5pm. I‘ree. See Sat 23.
I In A Different Light (iordon's
ueen Street 220 1006. I larii 5 )m.
(ilasgayl Gallery. Gallery ol‘ Modern Art.
I Torch Song Trilogy Parsley Arts ('entre. New Street. Pttlslcy. «SS— llllll. 7.3llpm. £6 (£2). Sec Tue 26.
I The Gay Detective Rantshorn 'I'heatre. Ingram Street. 287 551 l. 7.5Ilptn. L7IL31. See Mon 25.
I Dazzling Diva Double Bill The Arches. Midland Street. 22l Jtllll. 7.3(lprn. £719.41, See “ed 2".
I Karaoke (tlasgtm (iay and Lesbian ('entrc. l)i\on Street. 221 7203. 8pm. I-‘ree. Sing to your heart‘s content in the cale bar.
I Nomads Tron 'l‘heatre Studio. 'I'rongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £5 ((3 r. The Age ()1' Dissent' strand continues as N-Tant 'I‘heatre join I'orces w ith young disabled actors to perlorm .lohn Binnie's new play about a group or Ii‘iends coming to terms with teenage lite. Praised by [he /.l\l as "memorable and thought prosoking‘.
I Valuta 8: Helen Reeves 13111 Note ('al'e. King Street. 553 1638. 0pm. L3 (L21 I'rom Missing Records. Wellington Street arid (ireat Western Road. ‘('atatonia meets Kurt Weill' in the weird world or Valuta. while Ilclen Reeyes olI'ers a country -l'olk sound. See prey iew. I D] Michelle 8: DJ Andy l‘estryal ('lub. Polo Lounge. Wilson Street. 553 1221. House and indie anthems in The Club: 811s and 011s classics in The Trophy Room.
SATURDAY 30
I Make A Will (ilasgow (lay and Lesbian (’eritre. I)i\on Street.
Illant 5pm. £50 per w ill tw ith proceeds to (ilasfilay I r. I-iona (‘ook Irom .\larie A. Land solicitors draw s tip w ill specilically tailored to the needs or lesbians and gay men at a reduced cost. To book a place. call 33-1 7126.
I Inside The Tube (iilmorehill (’entre. l'niyersity A\enue. 33115522.
7.30 0.30pm. I'i'cc. Sec Sat 23.
I In A Different Light (iortlon's (ilasgay I (iaIIery. (iallery ol' Modern Art. Queen Street. 220 1006. llIam-5pm. l‘ree. See Sat 23.
I Generations Of Space Paisley .-\rts (’entre. New Street. Paisley. SS7 Illlll. I‘ree. See .\1on 25.
I Pink Flamenco (iallet‘y or Modem :\l't. Queen Street. 22‘) l‘)‘)(t.
2.30 4.30pm. I‘ree. Tone (iellein and Norman Douglas l'rom The Dance House iny ite all-comers to succumb to the passions or I’Iamenco. I‘eel tree to drop in 161' a levy minutes or the I'uII two hours. I Get Real (ilasgow I-ilm 'lIieatre. Rose Street. 332 8128.3 6pm. L3.5(ItL'2.25r. 'I'cenager Stey en Is totally ill ltlst with the school's top athlete. bttt only Itis best mate Linda knows he's gay. A discussion on coming ottt I'ollow s.
I Arts 8: Activism Workshop 7:84 Rehearsal Room. Woodlands Road. 33-1 6686. 7384‘s Artistic Director. lain Rcekie. and Outreach Director. Loren/o .\Ie|e. esplorc how drama and perl‘ormance can get your message
GLASGAY!
I Shaun Levin Reading Borders Books. Buchanan Street. 6pm. l’ree. The author illustrates the dit't'erence between erotica and pornography by reading I‘rom his work. Iiarlrer in the day l.e\ in leads a men-only erotic Iiction workshop called 'No lloles Barred'. lor which places must be resery ed 111 adyance on 334 7126.
I Torch Song Trilogy Parsley Arts Centre. New Street. I’tusle}. SST lIlIIl. 7.3(Ipm. L6 19.21. See Tue 26.
I The Gay Detective Rainshorn 'I'heatre. Ingram Street. 287 5511. 7.3llpm. (7 W31. See Mon 25.
I Dazzling Diva Double Bill The Arches. Midland Street. 22l Jtltll. 7.3llpm. {719.111. Sched 27.
I Gallant Talent Night (ilasgow (iay and Lesbian ('entre. Dixon Street. 221 72113. 8pm. £3. Horne—grown talent 1111\L‘s with some well known laces mother guises.
I Nomads Tron 'I‘hcatre Studio. Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. L5 (L3). See Hi 20.
I What's Your Game Lesbian Archiy e and Inlorntalion (’entre. 'I'rongate. 8pm. L3t£211rom552 8345. Board games. inah iong. cards. chess and Scrabble all to raise I'unds tor the Lesbian Archiye and Inl'ormation (‘entre
I Vago 8. Blonde Bit On The Side Hrh Note ('ale. King Street. 553 1638. 0pm. L31L211roltt Missing Records. Wellington Street and (ireat Western Road. (ilani-punk-rockers Irom London share the bill with local pop combo.
I D] Tom 8: DJ Andy l-‘estiyal ('ltrb. Polo Lounge. Wilson Street. 55.3 I22 I. Trashy pop and memories lrom the Mk.
I In A Different Light ( iortlon's (Mast-Hr} 1 (iallery. (iallet') ol' Modern Art. Queen Street. 220 1006. 1 1am 5pm. l’rec. See Sat 23.
I Generations Of Space Paisley Ans ('entre. New Street. Paisley. 887 ltlltl. I’ree. See Mon 25.
I West Side Story (ilasgow l‘ilin 'l'heatre. Rose Street. 3.5.2 SI2S. 2pm. {3.5” I [2.251. 'I leeI pretty. oh so pretty. 1 reel pretty and witty and gay . . .' You too can join in with Natalie Wood as Maria and Tony stiller like Romeo and label in New York. A special singalong screening with bingo during the interyal. I Pink Flamenco (iallery or Modern Art. Qtreen Street. 22‘) I996.
2.30 4.30pm. I‘rcc. See Sat 30.
I Got At Hallowe'en The Arches. \litllturtl Street. 221 JIIIII. 0pm ttloors 8pm). £5 tL-li. More Irom Iidinburgh's Stand ('oinedy (’Iub. with the all-woman line-tip ol'AIi .lay. .larie \Iackay. Mrs Barbara Nice and I'rankie (iallacher conjuring up laughs aplenty.
I Official Hallowe'en Closing Party liestiyal ('Itrb. Polo Lounge. Wilson Street. 553 1221. 8.30pm. 1).] Ja// plays Latin tunes. “I Toni keeps the layourites coming and DI Andy goes retro. Dress to impress.
Neil Shackleton is on the bill as The Stand Comedy Club heads west for Cat On Tuesday, The Arches, Tue 25 Oct