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PREVIEW NEW PLAY THE ARTIST MAN AND THE MOTHER WOMAN Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 30 Oct–Sat 17 Nov
Geoffrey Buncher is a fortysomething art teacher who is still living at home with his over-protective and infantilising mother, Edie. The discovery that his chosen profession is, according to one media outlet, amongst the ‘sexiest’ jobs leads him to make a life-changing decision. He’s going to get married.
This is the starting point for The Artist Man and the Mother Woman, the latest play from acclaimed young Morayshire playwright Morna Pearson, a graduate of the Traverse Young Writers’ Group. The author is understandably wary of giving away the plot of her drama, which, like her breakthrough play Distracted, is performed at the Traverse by Garry Collins and Anne Lacey. Nevertheless, she is happy to quash any suspicions that the relationship pursued by her protagonist resembles the recent cause célèbre involving the 30-year-old Scottish teacher Jeremy Forrest, who ran away to France with his 15-year-old pupil Megan Stammers.
‘I’m always drawn to slightly inappropriate relationships,’ she says,
‘because they lend themselves to dark comedy. That’s where my writing feels most comfortable. I’m also interested in characters, like Geoffrey, who struggle with modern life.’
Hailing from the North East, Pearson has established herself as an inventive writer in her own regional vernacular. ‘I would describe it as Doric- light, combined with a bit of artistic license,’ she explains. ‘It can be quite a playful language to use. I use it to reinforce the humour.’ (Mark Brown)
(£6–£13.50; Wed 31 Oct & Thu 1 Nov previews, tickets £11/£6). See preview, above. 8 Tue 6 Nov, 7pm. £6 (£4). See Tron Theatre, Glasgow. We Hope That You’re Happy (Why Would We Lie) Thu 8–Sat 10 Nov, 8pm. £15.50 (£6–£11.50). A witty show exploring what it means to be a consumer. See preview, page 112.
✽ Iron Wed 14–Sat 17 Nov, 8pm (Sat mat 2pm). £15.50 (£6–£11.50). See
Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
■ THE VAULT 11 Merchant Street, 510 0022. Sex, Cheques, and Talking Monkeys Thu 1–Sat 3 Nov, 7pm (Sat mat 2pm). £8 (£6). New play from Michael Shand.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES ■ DUNDEE REP Tay Square, Dundee, 01382 223530. The Cone Gatherers ●●●●● Until Sat 20 Oct, 7.30pm (Thu/Sat mat 2.30pm). £6–£19. See King’s Theatre, Edinburgh. Whisky Galore Wed 24–Sat 27 Oct, 7.30pm (Thu/Sat mat 2.30pm). £14 (£10; students £7). Theatrical version of Compton Mackenzie’s story transporting you back to the golden days of radio.
Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut ●●●●● Sun 28 & Mon 29 Oct, 7.30pm. £15 (£12). See Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh. Beautiful Burnout Wed 31 Oct–Sat 3 Nov, 7.30pm (Thu/Sat mat 2.30pm). £6–£19. A physical dip into the world of boxing and a boy who’s relying on his fists to take him places. Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim Tue 6–Thu 8 Nov, 7.30pm. £16 (£12). A Rangers and a Celtic fan are locked up together for the duration of an Old Firm match. The Vagina Monologues Fri 9 & Sat 10 Nov, 8pm. £19.50 (£16.50). Eve Ensler’s celebration of women. The Great Big Dance Show Tue 13 Nov, 7.30pm. £6. Performance from groups from around the city. ■ MACROBERT University of Stirling, Stirling, 01786 466666. Sonata for a Man and a Boy Thu 18 Oct, 7.30pm. Fri 19 Oct, 2.30pm. £7 (£6; family £25). A duet built around a cello lesson that becomes an adventure. Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut ●●●●● Wed 24 & Thu 25 Oct, 7.30pm. £10.50 (£9; students £5; members £7.50). See Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh. Romeo and Juliet Fri 2 Nov, 7.30pm. £13.50 (£12; members £11; students £7; schools £5.50). See Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh.
Some Like It Hip Hop was one of the most successful new shows to hit the West End last year, wowing audiences and prompting widespread critical praise with its infectious “wit, heart and magnificent energy” (The Independent). Following in the footsteps of ZooNation’s phenomenal 2006 smash hit Into the Hoods, Some Like It Hip Hop unites sensational dancing with a clever and engrossing storyline. With a nod to Billy Wilder’s film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, it tells a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross- dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop dance, comedy and physical theatre
“Zany and zippy, hilarious and heartwarming. A WINNER” The Times “A belter of a show” The Guardian
For your chance to win 4 tickets for you and your friends to see Some Like it Hip Hop on Tue 6 November, just log on to list.co.uk/offers and tell us:
Which famous blonde bombshell starred in the film ‘Some Like it Hot’?
Some Like It Hip Hop Tue 6 & Wed 7 November Box Office 0131 529 6000 Edtheatres.com
COMPETITION CLOSES 30 OCT 2012. TICKETS ARE FOR 6 NOV 2012 ONLY. THERE IS NO CASH ALTERNATIVE. USUAL LIST RULES APPLY.
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