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Events are listed by city, then alphabetically by venue. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to theatre@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Kirstin Innes.
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Glasgow
I THE ARCHES
253 Argyle Street. 565 1000. Ill. W(’. va|
Daniel Hit by a Train Wed 5~Sat 8 Nov. 7.30pm. £8 (£6). Inspired by a Victorian collection of 53 true stories about people losing their lives trying to save the life of another. Lone 'l‘win's eagerly awaited new production tells each tragedy in turn. promising ‘heart- wrenching. comedic. vaudevillian glory" along the way.
We’re the Believers Thu 6 62 Fri 7 Nov. 7pm. £tbc. Work in progress collaboration between local (ilasgow musicians and theatre makers. looking at people living in controversial religions such as Scientology.
Scratch Night Thu 13 Nov. 7.30pm. Pay what you can. Join well known and up-and-coming performers as they get ten minutes each to try out new ideas in front of an audience and seek feedback.
I CITIZENS’ THEATRE I19 (iorbals Street. 429 0022. IP. H. W'(‘. WA] The Parade l7ntil Sat 1 Nov (not Sun/Mon). 7.30pm. £l2 (£7 -£9; previews £4). Laurance Rudic directs and features in 'l'ennessee Williams‘ autobiographical play about coming to terms with his own sexuality. l’url of (I'Iusgrrv.' * The Caretaker tintil Sat 15 Nov. 7.30pm (Sat 8 Nov mat 2.30pm). £9.50 £l7 (concessions available: Tue £7; 22/10/08 & 23/l0/08 £4). See review. page 88. And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens limit Sat 1 Nov. 7.30pm. £l2 (£7—£9). The Scottish premiere of one of Tennessee Williams' most provocative and explicitly queer plays. which couldn't be performed in Williams’ own lifetime. I’ur! ofGlusguy.’ A November Day Mon 3 .Wed 5 Nov. See Kids listings. Zero Thu 6 Sat 8 Nov. 7.30pm. £l2 (concessions available). A fast. furious look at censorship. set in a future where free thinkers are held in torture camps.
I GILMOREHILL G12
9 L'niversity Avenue. 330 5522. [W(‘. WA]
Bill W. and Dr. Bob Thu 30 Oct» Sat 1 Nov. 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm). £10. Sweet for Addicts tells the story of the meeting between two suicidal drunks that led to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Best Friends Tue 4 Nov. See Kids listings.
Kathakali Dance Wed 5 & Thu 6 Nov. 7.30pm: 2pm. £8 (£5). The Kala (‘hethena Kathakali Theatre (‘ompany performs an Indian ‘story play'. embracing drama. dance and visual arts.
I KING’S THEATRE 297 Bath Street. 0870 060 6648. Ill. W(‘. WAI Romeo and Juliet l'ntil Sat 1 Nov. 7.30pm (Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm). £9 £28. The RS(‘ takes on Shakespeare's hot-blooded classic. with a boldly theatrical new staging by acclaimed director Neil Bartlett. All the Fun of the Fair Mon 3 Sat 8 Nov. 7.30pm: 2.30pm. £tbc. l)avid lissex returns to the stage in a roller-coaster ride of a musical inspired by his first album and featuring such songs as ‘Winter‘s Tale' and ‘(ionna Make You A Star'. Slava’s Snowshow Tue 1 I Sat l5 Nov. 7.30pm; 2.30pm. £8- £26. The comedy wonderland returns. See preview. page83.
Theatre
I THE OLD FRUITMARKET (‘andleriggs. 353 8000. |W(‘. WAI
Tall Tales and Small Wonders Mon 3 Nov. 7pm. £5 (£3). l.ocaI schoolchildren take part in (Terry Mulgrew's musical production about a band of travelling storytellers. Presented by (ilasgow (‘ity (‘ouncil and Scottish Youth Theatre.
I ORAN MOR
73l»r735 (Treat Western Road. 357 6200.
A Play, a Pie & a Pint 12.30pm (plays start at lpm. arrive early for lunch). £I0 (includes pie and pint). Weekly changing roster of new work. condensed to fit into a lunch hour. This fortnight:
Stage Fright l'ntil Sat l Nov. Award- winning television writer lileanor Yule's play is just in time for llallowe‘en. A group of ghost hunters investigate the stage. once a crypt.
Raspberry Mon 3 Sat 8 Nov. (iarry Robson’s new play is a juicin gothic piece of musical theatre inspired by the life and songs of Ian l)ury.
Washed Up Mon l0 Sat l5 Nov. Paines Plough and ()ran .‘vlor collaborate on new writer Laura Neal‘s play. about two children running away from the worst circus in the world.
I PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE
New Street. 887 MIN). Ill. W(‘. WAI Otter Pie Tue 4 Nov. 7.30pm. £8.50 (£5). Fish 8; (Tame (the young (ilasgow company behind Tiilidh's l)aily l'kulele ('eilidh) use fragments of stories. crazy moves and amateur evangelism to grin their way through this timely exploration of the pursuit of happiness in contemporary society.
Hannah 8: Harvey - a Journey Across Worlds Thu 6 Nov. See Kids listings.
Little Light Sat 8 Nov. See Kids listings.
Parking Lot in Pittsburgh Wed l2—-Sat l5 Nov. 7.30pm. £8 (£7). Trinity Theatre (‘ompany presents the story of live sisters. one of whom emigrated to the IS 50 years ago. When the sisters discover that their American sibling is ill they bring her home in the hope that some of her money will come to them. Nice.
I PAVILION THEATRE
l2l Renlield Street. 332 I846. Ill. W(‘. WA]
For the Love of Mrs Brown l'ntil Sat 1 Nov (not Sun/Mon). 7.30pm. £17.50 £19 (£l6 £l7.50). The latest antics of the irrepressible Mrs Brown starring Brendan ()’(‘arro|l.
I PLATFORM
The Bridge. 1000 \Vesterhouse Road. liasterhouse. 276 9696.
La Pelota Magica Thu 30 ()ct. See Kids listings.
Tales of Provance Thu 30 is; Fri 31 ()ct. See Kids listings.
Janis Claxton Dance Company - Falling Light Wed I2 Nov. 7.30pm. £8 (£3.50- £4.50). An evening of lyrical and musically-inspired contemporary dance. featuring three pieces by choreographer. Janis (‘laxton With live accompaniment from the lidinburgh Quartet.
Little Light Thu l3» Sat 15 Nov. See Kids listings.
I Q! GALLERY
87 9| Saltmarket. 552 7578.
Man in a Bath l'ntil Sat 1 Nov. 7.30pm. £8. (ilttsgow theatre company Rhymes with Purple draws a bath and pours in the bubbles for a look beneath the surface of appearance and everyday thoughts. performed by Alan McPartian. Part of (ilusguv’
Open Grave Tue 4 Sun 9 Nov. 7.30pm. £8. A solo performance by Kirstin McLean exploring the power struggles and pain of an intimate friendship. I’ur! of (ilus'guv/
WORLD RENDWNED DANCE
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