A Play, a Pie and a Pint

This was my first time at the play,pie and a pint, thought Alice in Poundland was wonderful, all 4 actors were first class. Well done. Look forward to going to see another play.

rose green

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

bravo or as we say in glasgow gaun yersel to the two daves who have brought fun and social awareness that touches the heart of glasgow audiences, who have grown older with 784 and wildcat.we are so lucky to have such a rich theatre tradition and oran mors prices make it available to all

admin

Hi Kaite. Yes, the Summer Panto, Alice in Poundland is on this Friday at 3pm. Door for this performance open at 2.30pm. PPP Team

Katie usher

Hi! Is the play, pie, pint on this Friday, 20th, at 3pm? Thanks

admin

Hi Bryce. After Alice in Poundland finishes on 28th July, we will be taking a short break, returning on Monday 3rd September with our Autumn Season. Keep an eye on the website, Autumn Season info coming soon. PPP Team

Bryce Findlaay

Could you let me know what will be on following the Alice in Poundland play.

Chester Studzinski

said about: Sol Summer Season of Classic Cuts: Private Lives

Private Lives is up there in with Turbo Folk and the Irish one about the funeral. There are so many superlatives it is difficult to know where to start. I will try, however.... Wonderfully directed and the fight scene was fantastic in thought and execution. The costumes were probably the best I have seen at Oranmor. Selina Boyack was fantastic as the sexy, sultry Amanda and James Mackenzie was brilliantly over the top as Victor. Outstanding support from Richard Conlon and Jennifer Hainey who is also to be congratulated on her brilliant adaptation. All in all, I fantastic break from the horrendous weather. It made me smile all afternoon.

admin

said about: About A Play A Pie & A Pint

Hi Sarah. The Season ends on July 28th. The Autumn Season opens on the 3rd of September. PPP Team

Sarah

said about: About A Play A Pie & A Pint

Will you be doing any performances after July 28th?

Lisa Anderson

said about: Davey Anderson

I was wondering if you could tell me where i can find all of Davey Andersons plays. I have Blackout and i love it. Thanks Lisa

admin

said about: About A Play A Pie & A Pint

Hi Gale. We do have a vegetarian option of quiche, and yes, all shows are unreserved seating. Hope to see you soon, PPP Team.

gale

said about: About A Play A Pie & A Pint

have you got vege pies?are all shows seated

Scott MacBain

said about: The Brothers' Keeper

I don't often get to see my uncle perform but always love it when I get the chance. I thought this play was my favourite of all I've seen him involved in. It was a rollercoaster of emotions from the outset, touching on very serious personal situations before making you laugh till your face hurt! "I think I must be allergic to leather, everytime I wake up with my shoes on I've got a splitting headache!" Well done to all involved was a class act from start to finnish.

Thomas Flanagan

said about: The Brothers' Keeper

I attended the showing of the play yesterday, it was my first visit to the venue, it certainly wont be my last.The venue itself was first class, the intimacy of the auditorium enhanced what was an excellent pruduction. All four cast members were terrific, Dave Anderson whom stood in at short notice and performed with script in hand was superb, his improvisation and ad-libs were a joy watch. The play was poignant and everyone in our party of four could relate to the characters and their positions within a family structure. This was a wonderfull experience and one which I hope to repeat many times.

Hugh Boyd

said about: One Day in Spring

Oran Mor’s One Day in Spring series culminated with 24 Hours in the Middle East or How to Stage a Revolution in 18 Easy Lessons. An Arab-Scottish creation from many writers still living through the Arab Spring, these lessons were presented with emotion-stirring drama by Seif Abdelfattah and Sara Shaarawi who brought to us the complex emotions of being in an uprising - exhilaration, fear, violence, love, laughter, stress as violent reality strikes. Spontaneous youth-driven energy and electronic communication drive the protests. But for the Grace of God or Allah these revolutionaries could be my grandchildren.

Jezeille

said about: Arabian Nights

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, the night of nights, David Maclennan hit the nail on the head when in the spur of the moment described the final of Arabian Nights as "This is the biggest Scottish Arab Ceiliedh of all times" or when he said, "if you put on something unusual in Glasgow on Tuesday night, everybody comes". Right enough, the place was fully packed, you could not have put your foot in. All of a sudden, a lively energetic surreal dance scene emerged where the same people who were sitting down stood up, joined hands and forgot themsleves dancing to Camille Nehme's lively dancey music. The music fell on everybody from every direction and side. I can only describe it with WOOOOOOOOOOW, it rings, bells and makes you think, laugh and shake from inside and outside. Enthused by an upbeat atmosphere, Alistair Gray, recited a poem in which he gave the night a further push into the unusual. The poem was perfectly rhymed and rhythmed to suit The Party Night. Ab Awji, the Lebanese story teller, told a story which made everybody laugh. For goodness sake, he's only been in Scotland for a few weeks and has already sussed us out. He is already talking about the only good thing in Edinburgh, ha ha, guess what it is? The train to Glasgow, but who blames him for saying that, as anybody who attends a night such as Arabian Nights in Glasgow will repeat his words, never mind a Lebanese man who probably felt at home on a night like this one immediately after his return from Edinbrugh. With the scene ascending, David Maclennan jumped up to the stage to tell a hilarious story himself, everybody enjoyed it. True, expect the unexpected at Oran Mor. Poetry in two languagesl read to sufi music? Who knows! I bet they can do with another dozen of similar nights without any hassle, surely nobody is going to complain. In the midst of it all I devoured the food and drink. Very grateful for the all the fun we really are.......

admin

Hi - The line up this year is Dave Anderson, Juliet Cadzow, Catriona Grozier and Geroge Drennan. Unfortunately we don't offer group discount. Might I suggest coming along on a Wednesday - only £8 per ticket. Hope you can make it, PPP Team.

M Taylor

Hello! I've had the pleasure of seeing a number of your productions over the years and I've never missed a single pantomime. Can you tell who will be in it this year? Also, do you discounts for group bookings? Planning on bringing a few friends. Hopefully see you on the 21st!

Nicola

said about: Arabian Nights

Have been... and seen deep David Greig interviewing Elieze from the Royal Court in London about her experience of collaborating with international playwrights who bring their world to us on a plate of our language! Heard a funny tale from a Lebanese story teller and playwright. Heard Camille Nehme's music which is rich and complex, also heard a guitarist and another violin like instrument. Saw the famous David Maclennan who seemed to hold the night together. Loved it all, next week is the last one and then Sharazad's head get chopped off... If you like drink, world music, poetry, theatre, food and politics, GO and chill

Charlie

said about: Arabian Nights

An intelligently woven night,smiles and laughter for the whole evening,informal dancing and applause, lovely food, very pleasant music played by Camille Nehme,a very interesting interview with the writer of Sleeping Beauty Insomnia Ab Reim Awji, a comedian like dramatist all the way from Beirut and poetry... I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 courses but above all, enjoyed the whole experience and the unpredectibility of the night. I went home needing more of the same, i.e. quality entertainment. Very interesting way of seeing another culture. My thanks go to everyone who was involved in making our night a pleasure

Gloria

said about: Damascus Aleppo

Amazing..... It deserves to run for years.

Kenny McCallum

said about: Dear Glasgow

As a regular drop-in-spur-of-the-moment regular!, I was disappointed in this production... four authors reading a letter from ?!?! who cares! It could have been Dear Edinburgh, Dear Stornoway, Dear Catmandoo... until now I have never needed to research what was going to be on stage in your prestigious, Play, Pie, Pint catalogue... now, I fear, I will have to look into each production prior to attendance and paying out my £25 for two... authors, in my opinion, ain't that good at reading out their own stuff, let alone this... they are not actors... it was a shame, as I had brought my mother along for her 82nd birthday treat... no play, no laughs, no comedy... the footware of the four was actually more interesting than the letters! please go back to your roots of real plays... your pies excel as usual... regards, Kenny

E W

said about: Arabian Nights

Fascinating female Arabic singer and belly dancer, arabic percussion, excellent live music, poetry and a story told by a famous playwright with delicious food.Best bargain in town. Wild night!

Paul

said about: Arabian Nights

You have said it all above but here is a bit more. "Arabian Nights" shrewdly brings something very new to Scotland. Best deal in town I would think. I met and heard an extremely sophisticated bunch of gifted people at once. Camille Nehme an amazing musician who brings the sounds, pulse, rhythms and beats of Arabia and skillfully pours them at Oran Mor in Glasgow. Poet Laureate Liz Lochhead who arguably is the best living Scottish poet; a strong woman who speaks truth to power. Alan Bissett, a poet with sharp talent who I could listen to for hours without getting bored. David Maclennan who I don't know how to describe, may be producer and theatre director but above all, very professional interesting and entertaining, someone you would like to have around in a party. "Arabian Nights" is a very special night.

sylvia w

said about: Arabian Nights

Unusal but smashing, don't miss it, mind stimulating night but gets your bottom and belly dancing! Go for it... my advice is to get up to make the best out of it. Have a jolly time. Cheers

Mary

said about: Arabian Nights

Does anyone have photographs or videos from Arabian Nights? TA Mary

June

said about: Arabian Nights

I agree ... Grub was good too.music was sexy!!!

Tom

said about: Arabian Nights

A night to be remembered. Music played by talented musician Camille Nehme kicked off the dancing from the start and set a joyful upbeat tone for the rest of the night with the bonus of traditional Middle Eastern tunes which got most of the audience to dance. To top it all up, Liz Lochead, Scotland's National Poet and poet Alan Bissett unravelled the situation in the Arab world through the letters of their Arab colleague poets who are living the Arab Spring. Liz, as we have always known her, was witty and outspoken. She spoke about the artist, writer, poet and everyone's responsibility to stand up for the truth. Liz and Alan did not forget to emphasise the importance of hope in the Arab Spring. This was followed by Darwish's poem on mothers which was very touchy. Nothing but the usual GREAT ATMOSPHERE at Oran Mor

Katrina Innes

said about: Arabian Nights

Multiculturalism shines through Arabian Nights. Vibrant night, get your ticket while there are some. It is a night that is not aware of how great it is.

janet

said about: Arabian Nights

I recommend Arabian Nights, I feel that I want to go to all the nights so that I don't miss any of Sharazad's stories! I feel that Arabian Nights started only to continue. Wonderful music made my soul dance although I am not to fit to get up. I may go again for that alone

George

said about: Arabian Nights

Fantastic night

Martin and Rachel

said about: Arabian Nights

Arabian Night with a flavour of the theatre, journalism, and music from another world. David Maclennan makes you feel at home when he is involved in a any piece of work... a fresh breeze. David Greig is the theatre on two legs, David Prat provided deep analysis of the tidal changes in the Arab world. Kamil Namiy passionately played music that is out of this world and managed to take everybody far every time he played his enchanting music. Food was great. Brilliant time!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brilliant food and company. We would come again to an event like this one. Very near but very differnt from what you would expect. Glasgow and indeed Scotland needs events like this one.

Richard

said about: Arabian Nights

The food is great, the atmosphere is relaxed. The talks are groundbreaking. The music that Kamiel Naimy played is exotic and takes you to the narrow alleys, belly dancing and spirituality of the Middle East, all in the same moments. We are priviledged for being able to see an Arabian Night in Glasgow. Well done Oran Mor.

vicky

said about: Arabian Nights

Talks are very interesting and relevant to todays world, the music is fascinating

Joe

said about: Arabian Nights

great event, loved the music and talks

Joe

said about: Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights is a wonderful event, music is great, you instantly feel that you want to get up and dance.

wilma stark

said about: News from New York

that is just wonderful Gerda. so happy for you and the play and also for Scottish Writing in general. you paint a wonderful picture of New York. thank tou for sharing. I loved the play when I saw it in Oran Mor and the live sax playin just superb!!!

Marie Melly

said about: Cold Turkey at Nana’s

Excellent play so enjoyable. Humour and a clear and present message how life has changed for Nanas. The love is still there. It's a must see play. Congratulations to all.

vera davis

said about: Cold Turkey at Nana’s

My first time at pie play pint. saw cold turkey at nana's. Couldn't have chosen a better play to start with. Humourous also sad at times. Brought my niece who was on holiday from New York with her daughter & the 3 generations enjoyed the same humour and wonderful acting. Thank you

donna middlemass

said about: Critics Circle Winner

well after the fabulous xmas panto,could that be topped, yes indeed,what a delight of song,wit and humour, superbly delivered by a fantastic 4some,l just love each and every show, they are so varied and though provoking,its definately get the old brain box switched on ticking till the following weeks delights,,makes me feel alive to the delights of live entertainment,cheers to one and all, noone could do it better.

Michael

said about: The Jean-Jacques Rousseau Show

as an Englishman abroad I have to commend all concerned,reminds me of the political satires of the 1960s good enough for televising.

Rosemary

said about: The Jean-Jacques Rousseau Show

Thoroughly enjoyed the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Show! I'd recommend it to everyone who likes a lively show that makes you laugh. Congratulations to all involved.

Sarah Evans Guthrie

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Excited to see the resurgence of a lunchtime theatre - I was involved in Theatrescope Original Lunch Hour Plays back in 1966. It was the first lunchtime theatre to happen, ran for about 2 years in a small space off St Martin's Lane, and for 5s (25p) you could get a sandwich, banana and hot drink (we also took luncheon vouchers). Two performances a day, a new production every week, playing to an audience of 50 comprising mainly office workers and passers-by. Perhaps there's someone out there who remembers it? Best of luck with this venture, sounds wonderful. Sarah Guthrie

Jane Grove

said about: Critics' Circle Competition Winner

Not the most popular...that was kind. I thought this one was at times, dare I say, dire, although the initial premise was interesting and there were some moments of sparkle. Luckily, PPP is always refreshing, challenging and interesting even when it may not be what you were expecting. That is the joy of experiencing new writing. Make sure you don't miss Born to Run this week. It's simply brilliant.

David Maclennan

said about: Sex, Chips and the Holy Ghost TRAILER

Happy New Year to all you Play/Pie/Pinters. I'm very much looking forward to seeing you back at Oran Mor when the new season kicks off - we've got some cracking shows for you between now and the beginning of June. Paddy Cunneen is taking 'Fleeto!' and 'Wee Andy' to the Adelaide Festival in February, Mull Theatre are touring Martin McCardie's 'From Paisley to Paolo' and Andy Duffy's 'Waterproof' on a six week Highland and Island tour starting in March and Gerda Stevenson is going to New York with Dave Anderson in April to 59 East 59th Theatre to do her play 'Federer versus Murray.' So where Glasgow leads the rest of the World follows. Very best wishes, David MacLennan

maureen henderson

said about: A Play A Pie and A Panto: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

you did not need the other six ..the seventh was funny enough.............very good

Patrick McErlane

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

Hi, Attended the 3 o'clock performance of panto yesterday. Thouroughly enjoyed it, very funny. Would it be possible for you to name the full cast? Thanks

Alice Doyle

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

Hilarious stuff!! Well done everyone, thanks for kicking off Christmas for us!!

Dianne Kerr

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

First time at this type of event and loved it. Brought my husband as we rarely get to act like big kids and that's what the show is all about. Reliving childhood pantos but with a XXX status... The characters were very good and we laughed almost constantly throughout at the tongue in cheek humour. I commented to my husband on the way out that it's not surprising that there were almost 400 of an audience. You could see that the cast were having such a good time, it was so evident on the stage you couldnt help feeling it too. Well done everyone and Merry Christmas.... X

Wee Johnnie's Brither

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

See Woe Shite, whit a fucking laff! Filled ma nappies it wiz that guid. . . . and the beer wiz guid tae,so it wiz. . . Here's strength tae yir elbow. Nae hauf, Johnnie's brither (aged 3)

admin

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

Hi Julie. The Panto last for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. We have a performance at 1pm Monday - Saturday, with extra performances at 3pm on Wed 14th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Wed 21st, Thurs 22nd, Fri 23rd and Sat 24th. PPP Team.

julie

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

how long is the panto/what time does it end, please (have to consider public transport home!)

Ellie Stewart

said about: New Voices

Great project. Will you be doing this again next year?

admin

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

Hi Glen. The Panto is written with our usual adult audience in mind and contains some language which some parents might not think suitable for their children. Hope this has been helpful. PPP Team

Glen Houten

said about: Christmas Pantomime: Snow White and the Seventh Dwarf

Hi - Just wondered if this is an adult play?

mo cullen

said about: Bite the Bullet - Video Interview

Bite the bullet - A laugh, a tear, a song amazing.

George Cameron

said about: Jen Hainey

Did you see Britannia Rules at the Gaiety in Ayr that's where I saw it!!

George Cameron

said about: The Kiss

When The Kiss by Murray Watts opened I thought it was going to be a play about memory loss, but as the two characters Man and Woman interact it becomes a play about snatches of memory remembered. Who are the Characters, husband and wife, young lovers, Mother and Son? I think the answer to that is yes. Through the two actors we get snapshots of what has been played out and thought while sitting on that park bench. Both actors always framing the brass memorial “In Loving Memory” which was the central point to the play.

Gordon Ross

said about: David Hayman reprises his role in 'Six and a Tanner' at Oran Mor

Is there a list of where David Haymans play six and a tanner is playing. Thanks.

Harry Kielty

said about: The Murder of Geoffrey Robbins

Geoff??????dead????? noooooooooooooooooooooo...... sorry sons

jim kennedy

said about: Critics' Circle Winner

A beautifully crafted little play of an ideal size for a Play, a Pie and a Pint. The arid relationship between the two characters was underscored with some clever dialogue, the choreography was brilliantly conceived and equally brilliantly executed by the actors-it was balletic at times. The set was wonderful as was the lighting and effects. Yet by the end I was profoundly unmoved, feeling no empathy with either character. I didn't really care whether they were in Dublin, Galway or Helmand. Still-maybe next week!

Jackie Patterson

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Patsy Cline and a bottle of Wine was absolutely brilliant. I don’t usually bother to write in but we haven’t seen a show this good in years! Will it be coming back? All four of us were knocked out, I’d be back tomorrow if I had a ticket, it was worth every penny. More shows like this please! Jackie P.

Anna Redmayne

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Wow! I saw your production of Patsy Cline last night and it was absolutely stunning. I haven’t enjoyed a show so much in years. There were 3 generations of us at the show and we were all knocked out. Who needs the West End of London when our own West end is bringing us top class entertainment like this? I recommend this show, to everyone, it’s outstanding. Thankyou.

admin

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

All the programme information is listed in the 'Plays' section of the website. Hope this helps. PPP team

K SLATER

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

took my grandaughter ( 16)to aplay a pie and a pint in july and she loved it and keeps asking when we can go back is there anything on in the afternoon again please let me know as i cant find anything on the web site

eleanor wark

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

I have seen many shows at the Oran Mor but tonights performance of Patsy Cline and a Bottle of Wine took my breath away.. it’s a long time since I’ve been in a theatre and felt such a collective sense of pure enjoyment. As an audience we were brilliantly entertained by a small but hugely talented cast, the story telling was superb and the ensemble playing terrific . Gail Watson is a tour de force, holding the audience spellbound with a mesmerising central performance. I am not a big country music fan and had to be dragged along, but I can honestly say it doesn’t matter whether you’re a Patsy Cline fan or not, this show reaches parts other theatre gets nowhere near – the audience were stamping for an encore and got one, we ended up dancing in the aisles… when did that last happen in a theatre? Thankyou Oran Mor for a great night out.

lesley paterson

said about: You Cannot Go Forward From Where You Are Right Now

Well acted. It was one of those plays one did not quite get into at the time, but when thought about later the stories told all came together.The father and daughter scenes were all too familiar. Phone technology has skipped ganerations! The radio presenters and public phone-ins were so real but not willing to hear peoples real problems. The man with dodgy sat nav to the pub was so let down by police and ambulance communications when he had his accident. The dog survived! Love to see it again. Man with dog directed by sat nav? to pub. We hear radio communication with police accident and ambulance to save drink related accident victim.Dog has survived.

Geoffrey Robbins

said about: The Murder of Geoffrey Robbins

I have grave reservations.

Christine and Stephen Curran

said about: Supply

Supply 'covered' a master class in comic delivery. It was all there, quick fire timing, pathos and innuendo , culminating in hilarious use of interactive classroom technology. The parts played by Chelsea, Shannon and Mr Small were inspired casting. Truly this was Cfe - comedy for excellence!

Dominic

said about: Angels

Saw this last week, loved it. Well done to Iain Robertson for putting on such a great performance.

Robin Ewart

said about: Cathy Forde

This is a beautifully observed piece of writing about how a young man on his first day as a supply teacher is bullied by a couple of teenaged girls. The situation has probably been experienced by many young teachers but Cathy Forde probably draws more humour from the young man's predicament than would actually happen in real life. Brilliantly acted by a young cast, including a real sixth former; we hope they all go far. An enjoyable and funny lunch time experience.

Yvonne McHardy

said about: Another Four Stars for Angels ****

I was very impressed with Ian Robertson's perfomance in Angels. His portrayal of the lonley, confused and downright terrified security guard Nick Prentice was amazing. i was drawn into the interview room and went through every emotion with him as he tried to come to terms with was happening. I hung on his every word, felt every drip of his sweat,his panic gripped me and i stayed with him in that small grubby room until the light finally went out.

Louise Smith

said about: [ neh - see -ens ] written by Gabriel Robertson

I also saw this play on Friday. I really enjoyed the show however I felt that it could have done with another weeks rehearsal. The performances were fine, however one of the cast looked a bit lost at times. Sitting at the back I wasn't able to hear a lot of the dialogue, and at times I could only hear Scott Cadenhead who seemed to be the only one able to use his voice and project. and for me he stole the show with wonderful comedic moments. I hope this show gets another chance and that we get to see this play again. Can't wait to see the season of plays at Play, Pie and a Pint, I wish they'd put some of those plays on at night.

Stephen Graham

said about: [ neh - see -ens ] written by Gabriel Robertson

Really enjoyed it. Highly recommend if it comes back.

Lyndsay McKenzie

said about: [ neh - see -ens ] written by Gabriel Robertson

Agreed. Didn't know much about the play, but had seen one of the actors before. Still though, what a fantastic play. My only criticism; it was too short!

Gary Chesire

said about: [ neh - see -ens ] written by Gabriel Robertson

I popped along on impulse to see this, without knowing much about it. I frequently visit Oran Mor for their play, pie and pint plays, so I thought at worst, it's be ok. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. The play was totally different from what I was expecting, with a strange take on the usual 3 act structure. Light shows, sound only portions and only a second act that consisted of actors was as fresh as it was intelligent. Not knowing any of the names involved turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Paul Cassidy as John was great, Scott Campbell as Mark was mesmorizing and the script was multilayered with tension, drama and at times outright hilarity. The direction of the play was sleek and composed; why have I not heard of this guy? I will eagerly look out for anything involving the guys from now on and highly recommend you do the same! 5 stars! Gary

Catherine Czerkawska

said about: Jen Hainey

One of the best and most sympathetic directors I've ever had the privilege of working with! And she's right - the Oran Mor is a shining exception to the general rule that women do tend to struggle in Scottish theatre.

Wim de Vos

said about: Summer Panto: Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair

I was over from Holland for three days and saw the show with 3 friends of mine. We all had a great time especially the end song was great!!!!

Jason Park

said about: Summer Panto: Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair

My aunt brought me to a play a pie and a pint or in my case a diet coke. I loved the set desgin and the amazing actors and it was only when i got home that i found out my Dad used to have a pint with Dave Anderson. The story of the play related to the young and old the atmoshpere was amazing. I had a giggle off stage beacuse there was a group of older women in front of us 5 of them had champagne with rasberrys in them but the oldest woman had a pint why not. But the side jokes were perfect and the accsents were bang on. But the best part for mee was the way the actors used old Glasgow toung. but dave anderson was great at acting drunk brill act 10 out of 10 or 5 starts loved it

Mal Cornass

said about: Summer Panto: Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair

This theatrical experience crosses somewhere between a traditional end of the pier show in the style of "Oh what a lovely war" with its primary colours and ensemble players and a good old fashioned Scottish Pantomime from the 50s or 60s. The content is far from old fashioned. It plays with your expectations and experience of pantomime. Written with great style, not a moment wasted and played with all the gusto and irreverence that makes a Scottish pantomime so different from an English one. Scottish pantomime stars from Harry Gordon to Gerard Kelly would have loved to have been in this show.

maureen henderson

said about: Dave Anderson and David MacLennan

loved the show today you worked your sock off................... paisley girl

Hugh Boyd

said about: Summer Panto: Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair

David MacLennan and Dave Anderson’s great script of Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair inspired a multi-role-ing cast in a rollicking panto. Super stage designs let Heather Malcolm and Emma Sweeney turn the paddle steamer Waverley into a forest. Dave Anderson, on-board inebriated puppeteer, switched Granny’s, Juliet Cadzow, granddaughter into Cora Bissett’s feisty Goldilocks who met various human creepy crawlies in the woods. Gavin Wright was multi-brilliant. There was a whiff of nostalgia but not too Molly Weir! Our side sang loudest – Oh Yes we did. Hats off to the technical wizards at the back controlling the music and lights.

Lynn Drennan

said about: Summer Panto: Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair

We were still laughing half way up Great Western Road! A rip-roaring, audience participating hoot of a show that had holding our sides and wiping away the tears... The whole cast was great but the Uncle Archie and Teddy Bears characters were pure dead brilliant!!

Gerard Connolly

said about: Summer Panto: Goldilocks and the Glasgow Fair

The whole thing was absolute nonsense, in the age old tradition of a pantomime, winter or summer. The talented boys and girls on stage certainly enjoyed it and the audience cheered them on... Oh no they didn't! Oh yes..... enough of that. The repeated use of the word "shite" lost its impact after the first time and Maggie Thatcher being rising from the undead was unimaginative. The enjoyment of the audience said it all, and the pie was good.

Joe Haggart

said about: Classic Cuts Season: A Midsummer Night's Dream Adapted by Andy Gray

Having performed as Bottom at school in 1960 I could only look on in admiration as I was shown how the part should have been played. The excellent cast truely did cast a spell over the audience as well as Titania with their wit and proffesionalism. The players showed that Shakespeare had a wicked sense of humour that brout the characters to life.

Clive Bell

said about: Classic Cuts Season: Wind in the Pines (Matsukaze) Adapted by Paddy Cunneen

Hi, I'm Clive Bell and I'm playing music in the Matsukaze Noh play. I just wanted to clear up a small point: a Noh play doesn't normally last five hours. One play takes around an hour, and a Japanese audience would go to an afternoon of plays - say, three Noh plays and two short "Kyogen" comedies - stretching over 5 or 6 hours. During that time you can come and go, leave the auditorium for a drink or tea and cake, return refreshed to see your favourite actor, and so on. It's a relaxed but highly literary way of spending a day. So our version of Matsukaze is not really condensed, but a similar length to the real thing. Meanwhile, thanks for all the great audience feedback,and it's been a great pleasure playing at Oran Mor. Best wishes, Clive.

Richard Morrow

said about: Sins of the Fathers

This was my first visit to the Play/Pie/Pint and what a stormer. Hayman and Scanlan were fantastic. I'll be back for plenty more of this stuff. If you haven't been, go.

Amy Gilmartin

said about: Top Table

Dear Craig and Michelle, Thank you so much for inviting me to your special day. I enjoyed the wedding pie. And everything and everyone looked beautiful. Don’t worry that it wasn’t perfect Michelle. Every bride wants a fairy tale wedding, but we all can’t be Kate. Weddings tend to bring out the worst in families. Like many weddings I have been to, I found the speeches a little long – but that tends to happen at weddings! I think your dad was a little high spirited (with the special day, and, well, the drink). All the best for your future.

Hugh Kelly

said about: Top Table

It was with a little more trepadation than usual that I made my way up Byres Road this week, as I was introducing two English friends to Oran Mor's famous Play, Pie and a Pint. Would they understand the West of Scotland humour once they mastered the accent? The second and third elements went down a treat, as they scoffed down the pie and quaffed the white wine with unusual Southern gusto. When the lights dimmed and the main event (for me) got underway the Top Table filled the stage in such a way that it became the stage itself. When the father of the bride and the best man took their places and faced the "guests" without bride, groom or bridesmaid it was evident that there had been a stramash off stage. Encouraged by frequent visits to his beerr glass, the father meandered through a family history, often going off message to fire barbed darts at various members of this dysfunctional family. It was becoming obvious that the hours old wedding was in trouble and great efforts were being made off stage to patch things up by the bridesmaid, Shilpa. At last when the father had exhausted his venom and most of the booze on the table, the best man, his son rose to his feet to give his take on the proceedings. Both speeches were long and wordy but delivered by two excellent actors with great passion and comic timing. Even the the F word, not usual at wedding speeches, was used to great effect and never did I feel like they were dragging out the script. When, mid speech, the bride arrived, she brought with her an air of pathos along with the best line in the play regarding her Hindu bridesmaid at their hen do. By this time the audience were almost twitching in their seats hoping for news of a happy ending to the big day but the groom didn't appear and the bride gave us no hope of a reconcilliation. Rob Drummond sent us away smiling but also reflecting on, what seemed to be the underlying moral message, that, try as we might, perfection is beyond us and even the Royal Family fall short when it comes to marriage. The play ticked all the boxes for me and I would recomment it to anyone, even F---ing Jackie Bird.

Grace Mackinnon

said about: Thank God for John Muir

A bare stage with a single chair and a woman in black playing the small pipes – were we in for an hour’s dreich? John Muir’s quietly hypnotic and poetic monologue of his young life and his growing love of the natural world seeped into the bones and the mind; little for us to see but much to imagine. Garry Collins’s performance was at once restrained and passionate (only in the last few seconds did we actually see his eyes unbound and open) while Annie Grace’s sympathetic musical accompaniment helped create exactly the right unobtrusive backdrop. A small gem of a play, an unexpected delight.

annie knight

said about: Thank God for John Muir

Well done Garry , I heard you were amazing, not surprised, your Aeriel view is great what a Photo. Have a wonderful week and a last night party. Hugs Annie.x.x

Robin Paine

said about: Thank God for John Muir

A tour de force! A blinded John Muir in Wisconsin at 28 remembers the natural beauty of his Scottish and American worlds with a poetic and anguished monologue. As his sight returns unexpectedly he pledges to protect the natural world. Award-winning Playwright, Andrew Dallmeyer accurately draws on his knowledge and love of the ecology of Muir's birthplace, Dunbar, East Lothian while Collin's Muir journey's towards the light.

Jen Thomson

said about: From Paisley to Paolo

I just wanted to say that my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this play! The three characters were played brilliantly and my face hurt from laughing so much! Thanks for a great time!

Ian McSeveny

said about: Miracle

The young Einstein is entranced by the beauty of conceptual physics and of physical love. But one will dominate to the detriment of the other. The dialogue, making impressive use of Einstein’s own words, clearly captures the relentless intellect expanding beyond Newton into a theory of space-time culminating in the miracle year 1905, while neglecting the mundane practicalities and inevitable consequences of living with his betrothed. McCartney has created her own curved world space-time-life continuum on that small stage where the two actors successfully convey the limitation of a relationship constrained by the (gravitational) distortion of time-life by genius.

Mary Boyle

said about: From Paisley to Paolo - Four Stars ****

Martin McCardie's black comedy from Paisley to Paulo deals with a variety of themes,in a witty and sometimes hilarious manner.Urban decay and its accompanying hopelessness, friendship and gender stereotyping are explored by Jack, Mavis and Charlie the play's three characters skillfully portrayed by James Young,James Kirk and Alan Tripney. Whilst hugely enjoying the performance, I feel the piece would be served far more effectively via the medium of a short film as it has a distintive "road" feel waiting to be explored and developed to a greater degree. It also possesses a wealth of latent visual classic comedic possibilities, such as the hearse and the mobile handset offering hope like an updated Pandora's box.

nan.wallace

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

I was the one who handed David MacLennan a table mat on which I'd jotted down some ideas re a title for the summer panto (when I was at the venue for the Xmas panto). Couldn't believe it when I saw that my brainchild - "Goldilocks and the Glasgow fair" had actually been used! Feel free to give him my e-mail address so he can congratulate me on my inspired thinking!!! Can't wait to see it!! Nan

Jane Grove

said about: The End of Hope, The End of Desire

"Famous" poet abandons Dispatches and throws caution to the wind in secret liaison with oversized mouse. Big brother addict has one-night stand with man whose hair is not as nice as Tony Blair's. A hilarious clashing of cultural references in this week's outstanding offering at Oran Mor has the audience weeping with laughter. If you only see one Play, a Pie and a Pint this season make it this one. You'll be hooked.

George Cameron

Superb play, just to let you know when you click buy now for Goose it comes to product not found. link here http://www.audible.co.uk/aduk/site/product.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&p=BK_KLUG_000001UKs Worth letting Helen know as sales this week could be high, after the magnificent Dacha All the best G

Fergus Morgan

Wonderful, wonderful, if you have a free lunchtime go along to this deeply moving play. It keeps you gripped.

Karen Mount

I DID catch the Dacha and thank the heavens I did, what a theatrical treat. Such believable and substantial performances. The piece is written in such a way that it draws you in, the two women and their SECRETS....heartbreaking but most of all a lesson and example of well structuted and imaginative writing. Very atmospheric. Well done indeed and thank you for great entertainment.

Kulaska Mulkovich

I happened upon this play yesterday lunchtime and it transported me back to my youth, as a ballerina. This was a twohander completely rivetting. The performers inhabited their roles totally and if you want to see examples of what acting is really about go and see this. The ballerina, had SUCH stage presence, I took my son who is 14 and he was engrossed. The ballerina's maid was superb and I really dont think there is a better way to spend a chilly Scottish lunchtime than watching this highly well written piece.

christine Kavanagh

Sounds fascinating wish I was local to the theatre to see the production. Good Luck

karen mount

What an eloquent and intelligent and funny writer, I shall certainly be downloading her play on line and am anxious to catch the Dacha.

J.Gordon-Smith

said about: St Catherine’s Day

If last week's lunchtime comedy were a type of food, it might be a great big Chocolate Brazil. Sweet, tasty and good for you - in 'St Catherine's Day' written by the UK's answer to Randy Newman - Michael Marra gives us a short lesson in sincerity revealed through panto timing and 'melt-in-the mouth' Irish humour. Featuring the gentle and comic talents of Ewan Donald and Richard Conlon, under Marra's affectionate confection lies an important message about the cult of personality and the demise of faith. With crisp direction by Jemima Lewick and ingenious comic devise by Patrick McGurn, 'St Catherine's Day' plays Dundee Repertory Theatre 'til April 9th. It could do with longer - oh and maybe a prequel - but suck it and see.

Tom Pow

said about: Mike Gonzalez

Terrific conversation. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the performances, but I sense the excitement and the scope of the series from this engaging interview.

Joe Haggart

said about: **** Four Stars for Saint Catherine's Day

ST CATHERINE'S DAY...what a wonderful play featuring a myriad of comic characters,some more intentional than others, with a cast of three.Special mention must go to Ewan Donald for portaying such a diverse array of talent.I'm sure many heads were nodding in agreement at the conversation between the two singers in the hotel bar.The final realisation that the old way was the best would I am sure be echoed by the majority of the audience.

Frances Tennant

said about: St Catherine’s Day

Really enjoyed the play today.wonderful characterisations.Very impressed that Ewan Donald coped so well in changing his role so often.The singing was lovely,beautiful ballad towards the end of the play.It was a most enjoyable hour!

Julia Gordon-Smith

said about: One Night in Iran

In 'One Night in Iran' the dialogue revolves around an Emperor sized bed - a perfect metaphor for the emotional and legal barriers separating our two adulterous lovers. We never hear their names, but can testify to their intimacy and strangeness, passions and doubts. Nabil Stuart's passivity & soft tones help convey a certain ineptness at duplicity which may sentence both characters to death; whilst Amiera Darwish exquisitly conveys the rage and defiance at a faith which entraps her with it's hypocrisy. The lovers' faith triumphs the hour, but we leave the theatre sadly uncertain for their future. (97 words)

Charlie Stuart

said about: The Soap Hour: The Light of Her Eyes

Brilliant. Absorbing and amazing. The story of real life tragedy presented on top of the melodrama of a radio soap opera. Cleverly staged and seamlessly interweaving music that would have been worth the ticket money alone. What a multi-talented cast ! Shame it's not touring. The house was full but there's a bigger audience for theatre this good.

Margaret Bickerton

said about: The Soap Hour: The Light of Her Eyes

One of the best plays I have seen at Oran Mor. All the actors were superb.

Carol H

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

I went to the Oran Mor PPP season at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry late summer - and really enjoyed not just the plays but the whole experience and this way of seeing theatre. Please can you come again? I hope so. Carol

Stephen Mitchell

said about: Four Parts Broken by Fernanda Jaber

In a succession of two-handers we meet four vulnerable and damaged people. Two boys on the cusp of adulthood and an estranged couple. Despite the action beginning with the discovery of a rather grisly body-part in a bag, the play is more concerned with peeling away the layers of denial and bravado that the characters hide behind. Each successive pairing explores a different facet of each character, neatly dovetailing their back-story with the present action. I was left with a greater understanding and sympathy for characters desperate to love and to be loved.

alastair mcfarlane

said about: Bunnies

What we seek from the script of our lunch time escapism is entertainment, thought provoking at times, humorous at others, perhaps with a little nudge to make us think further about the plot. Bunnies satisfied all those criteria...and, indeed, a whole lot more since here we found three actors giving of their all in fantastic performances. Each got right under their character and, from this, gave us the type of theatre we can now depend on a Play, a Pie and a Pint providing. This was indeed superb entertainment a great script and exceptional acting

Tom Brodie

said about: Programme Announced

Please keep "I'm a dug" out. Tom Brodie

thom cross

said about: Programme Announced

Should there be a slip and you need one more play may I propse my adaption 'I'm a dug' from 'the Manwho turned into a dog' by Osvaldo Dragun tm cross

admin

said about: The Sunday Lesson Review

Hi. This is actually an email address, and not a website. To enter email the answer to great.giveaways@heraldandtimes.co.uk along with your name, address and daytime telephone number, putting PPP in the subject line. Good luck! PPP

Mrs E. Kavanagh

said about: The Sunday Lesson Review

Trying to enter competition for season passes worth £280 for Play Pie and A Pint as advertised in Fridays Evening Times 14th Jan. Can you tell me exactly where this site is to enter as I can't find it on great.giveaways@heraldandtimes.couk

Robert Wilson

said about: Casablanca (The Lunchtime Cut)

Being so close to the actors really delivered the emotional punch that this story is renowned for....love sacrificed for a greater cause...still fill up at the memory of it!

Robert Wilson

said about: Sleeping Beauty

Like bein' a wean again...pure stoatin' man

Dave H

said about: Sleeping Beauty

Went to Oran Mor last Saturday and saw this play. It was hysterical and I really recommend it if you want to see a pantomime for adults. 5 star entertainment from some local celebs.

Sarah McIlraith

said about: Sleeping Beauty

Heard it was brilliant Very sorry that our Studio Arts Forum in Cumbernauld could not attend due to bus cancellation due to bad weather conditions.

Beverley Brown

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

...and ignore the crappy sentence structure and spelling mistakes. I was sipping sambuka and crabbys ginger wine...while I pondered what to write.

Beverley Brown

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Wish I'd sat in Ann Marie Di Mambro's seat so I couldv'e kissed Sandy Nelson. But then, so did we Mairead Martin...and I'm not sure but Phillip Larkin may have been in there too! Nah...just kidding. I do know our darling course tutor (Ann Marie) kicked her heels up like Dorothy all the way home. Brilliant multi-panto, excellent use of space, imagination, narrative and audience participation. Well done to you all for making me stop assessing the structure as I sat, and dragging me (albeit kicking and screaming) in to audience participate. I don't think I've sang in public since I was in the school choir. :D

Ali Catterall

said about: The House

Lovers of black comedies, particularly the work of Martin McDonagh (In Bruges), will be in their element here, with this savagely funny short from actor/writer Steve McNicoll and director Sacha Kyle The set-up's simple enough: workmen Jerry and Joe (Lewis Howden and James Young) shoot the breeze downstairs on matters of the heart, while their Yeats-spouting colleague 'Mad' Jim Black (Kieran Cunningham, in a role specially written for him) makes one hell of a racket upstairs. The exact nature of the 'building' work being carried out, or of Jerry and Joe's conversation and its outcome, is left for the audience to ponder (uncomfortably, after lights out). Shocking, surprising - and surprisingly moving, The House features sterling work from the three leads and lines that will nest in your head for days afterwards. (Just don't ask the precise meaning of the phrase "Idi Amin with his arms folded".)

Mary Cameron

said about: Songs of Joyce

We introduced two friends to their first visit to a play a pie and a pint. What an introduction for them, this was first class entertainment of a very high standard, thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. The girls were vocally and visually brilliant. Bring them back again. Well done "A Play a Pie and a Pint"

mark harrison

said about: The Woman from the North

can i buy a audio cd fo the play the woman form the north Iam a dementia trainer and it would make a powerfull toot to change the old culture it would be a great dvd also are there any copies any were that i can buy best wishes Mark

John Turner-Layden

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Thank you for my first experience of your (PPP),brings me back to my young life. Alhough lets me know my past life,there is much more to my life than this. I am almost (70 Years) old and have a much more life. Although brought up un the gorbals,i had a great time for large families which i was the oldes of nine.Ever been to a residential school ,not an approved school. If you would like some old stories ,let me know. Yours, J.L.

Jock Barge

said about: One Gun

Is public art simply a worthless bourgeois imposition? It’s rare to find a writer tackle such a question directly, but Ian Low’s ‘One Gun’ grabs it by the throat. Set in a small Scottish town following a boy’s death, the story follows his mother, a UN arms decomissioner and a public artist as they meet to plan the official response. Clashes ensue as we explore the three troubled backstories and watch each struggle with their own loneliness and futility. The result is a vivid and credible show that is by turns coarse, cynical and quietly peculiar, yet ultimately curiously affecting.

Martin Farrer

said about: 200th Play

Drained glass – ate pie: What followed in 20 odd plays:- Laughed, cried, thought, sang, agreed, identified, disagreed, marvelled, nearly wet myself( Thanks to Andy Gray) Felt as though we had been at a wonderful birthday party – tried singing ” Bring on the Pies” on the train home – well done Oran Mor

Jean Reid

said about: Critics' Circle Competition Winner

Thanks for reply online - checked my junk mail and found your original message: can't think why it should have landed there. Anyway I now have confirmation and will present it at bar today if I make the show. Cheers! Jean

Beth Cullen

said about: 200th Play

200th Play - absolutely fantastic! We also saw Linda McLean's play a couple of weeks back. Loved the subject and thought it perfectly cast. We never miss a Panto a Pie and a Pint. Is there any chance of it ever continuing between Xmas and New Year?

admin

said about: Critics' Circle Competition Winner

Hi Jean. I emailed through a confirmation email to the address that was supplied by yourself when you submitted your review. It may be the case that the email didn't make it through. I will email again, but please do get in touch if you do not receive this (Oran Mor 0141 357 6200). Sarah

Sue Hunter Smith

said about: Good With People

Excellent on every level. (can I have my whisky now?)

A.Lindsay

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

I saw Calais at the weekend and cannot help feeling somewhat frustrated. I felt the script was weak which resulted in the actors having a difficult task.The sun was shining outside and it was a holiday weekend which may have been responsible for the emptry seats. I love PPP and have seen many memorable shows uhnfortunately this wasn't one of them.

Karen Galbraith

said about: The Sunday Lesson

I haven't laughed so much in a long time. This was my first visit to Oran Mor and I hope many more to come. GREAT.

Jean Reid

said about: Calais

Nelson is dead, and his mistress and daughter have fled to the Channel port where they survive by pawning the last of their finery to keep the landlord at bay and food on the table. But Emma in rich in attitudes – the dramatic poses of classical characters with which she charmed the Hamilton circle – and hopes to impress a French soiree. April de Angelis has created a starring part for Joanna Bacon who, buoyed up by red wine and memories, is ludicrous and pitiable by turns. The anachronistic exchanges with the naive Louise Ford are entertaining but also touching.

David & Yvonne

said about: Calais

Incroyable says nous! Magnifique, cette jolie bon play partly performed en Franglais. Plot follows les jours derniere de poverty struck exiled Emma, Lady Hamilton, , ironically in France, avec daughter Horatia. Her shockingly liberated life, even today, eventually to become Lord Nelson’s mistress. (Could a modern day Nelson survive the scandal of such a risqué woman as Emma) Amazing history at Oran Mor. Wonderful demonstration of Lady Hamilton’s true ‘shawl’ act. Pity Horatia didn’t kiss excellently played Frenchman and turn into the fille-en-law of le maire…if not a Princess. Alors, quell dommage, mais c’est la vie. Encore April De Angelis

T Deveney

said about: Calais

Of a lunchtime I went to a play, That was simply entitled, ‘Calais’. Twas about an old lady Who was not in her heyday And yet she could still shout Allez! Her husband had died out at sea, A lonely, single mother was she. She had gone to the dogs when he popped his clogs Stuck in France without a bonne nuit. Penniless, she still managed to drink, But really had reached the brink. She took to her bed, Then woke up dead And her daughter was back in the pink.

Krista Kleinberg

said about: The Uncertainty Files

One thing is certain in this week’s play: the three actors who play the part of 13 interviewees posed with the question,”What can you be certain of in this life?”, deliver word perfect performances (‘ums and ‘ahs’ included). The audience become a fly on the wall of what feels like a giant therapy session and what unravels from the apparent minutaie of our everyday insecurities about who we think we are and who and what shapes and defines us, is a long thread that in some way connects us in the context of a wider world where we often feel alone.

A Strachan

said about: In the Pipeline

Mixed performances but good way to spend a lunch time. It was an interesting idea – 3 stories, told in monologue form, linked by the theme of the closing of a power station. The first story was engagingly performed, with humour and conviction. So too was the last story.Meg Wynn Owen has a lovely voice and drew one into her story.(I recognised her as the a well known cast member of Upstairs Downstairs) The second story was less well thought out, a little forced and the actor nervous and forgetful.Worth a look.

J M Gordon

said about: Fly Me To The Moon

If life is a tragedy to those who feel, and a comedy to those who think, then death provides a bit of both in this hilarious play by Marie Jones. The ubiquity of the dead Davie means that we never lose sight of the serious issues it raises as we follow the exploits of Frances and Loretta.The success of the play lies in the fact that as we blink away tears of laughter in the brightness of the day, we are left contemplating important questions about old age, disability and loneliness and wondering what kind of society pays the mimimum wage to those who serve the community so well.

Jim Crawley

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Excellent play today, been coming to the shows since they started. Great writing and comic timing. PS David do we get the £500 back? Keep up the good work. Jim

admin

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

First play of the Season today. Don't forget to leave a review for our Critics' Circle Competition.

Stephen Henson

said about: Lysistrata by Aristophanes

Oh the banter over a pie and a pint The Greeks have no idea how we can slight The glesca gods of booze, patter and agro All present here in a brammer of a show Colin and Ian grand dames indeed With Ian acting aff his heed Colin plots and plans and teeters With a chorus of chitonisko’ed tweeters Giving voice to songs by McLennan They croon and chirp through to the end an Stumbling over a line or two Do not corpse but see it through Lines may change or stuttered over Action flows and then they go for Ian’s big sex scene Dave’s the husband Erections to deal with in the club land Dave’s on to nowt though Ian leads him on No shag tonight with or without a Trojon Special visitors from Atlanta came to view Lost in translation I think we knew Peace breaks out there’s sex and panting Colin and Ian no more ganting Lights go out and curtain falls Crowd cheers on at the company’s balls What a way to spend an hour Pies all gone and plays all ower Lines though linger and will last Always able to raise a laugh Cleverly written composed and sung By a company cucumberly hung With nothing forthcoming from the treasury I’ve written this at my leisury (understand now?)

alastair mcfarlane

said about: Lysistrata by Aristophanes

All of the cast worked together magnificently well in a superb ending to a brilliant season. No one could do anything other than guffaw at the outrageousness of the whole show not least the asides from the principles. It certainly deserves its X certificate ...as well, of course, as greater exposure! The gallus humour came shining through in almost every line. We shared with the actors the fact that they were really enjoying themselves..and we have two new magical ugly sisters. What a show...what a finale...we needed something to lift our depressed spirits and the cucumbers certainly helped!

Isobel

said about: Week Three of Corona Classic Cuts (Video Interview)

Brilliant production of this stunning play. A skilled adaptation by the director and a moving portrayal by a hard working cast. The sense of oppression throughout is so tangible that, at times, one almost feels pinned to ones' seat. Strung through with touches of humour there is also a feeling of hope in the face of adversity. Go along if you can...it would be a shame to miss it!

admin

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Hi Paul - All the upcoming plays can be found in the 'Plays' section. You will find the taskbar running along the top of the homepage. Hope this helps!

Paul Rooney

said about: A Play, a Pie and a Pint

Please do something with your site. Trying to find out what plays are on for the Play, Pie Pint thing is very difficult.

Hugh Boyd

said about: The Sunday Lesson Review

Unlike the world, the Oran Mor’s Play, Pie and Pint season ended with bangs but no whimpers. The Sunday Lesson was the weekly driving lesson and the cockpit for the changing relations between brash father and laid back son. If that sounds serious it was the opposite. Playwright Cathy Forde’s ear for dialogue and local patter combined with great performances by Jimmy Chisholm and James Young kept the audience laughing. With grey hairs galore in the audience we saw ourselves living through the times when we too adapted as our chicks fled the nest. A great end to the series.

sandra burnett

said about: Game, Set and Match!

What a wonderful play! So much emotion in such a short time.Maureen Beattie is superb and Gerry Mulgrew is a class act. Do not miss this highly topical and emotional play. Well done Gerda.

Irene Robertson

said about: Please Mister (with video interview)

I took my friend to see Please mister. It was her first at a "Play Pie and Pint". We were both totally bowled over by the acting . Superbly done! Thank you for a great experience.

tracey mccarry

said about: Please Mister (with video interview)

brilliant play very sad and worth seeing well done pat need to bring it to rothesay x

Mary Boyle

said about: The Woman from the North Review

The Woman from the North by Bernard MacLaverty captures the dilemma of dementia from the viewpoint of the sufferer,in this case Cassie Quinn,who has been placed in residential care by her concerned son for assessment. A diagnosis of his mother's worrying behaviour. It is a moving piece which captures the bewilderment Cassie experiences in trying to come to terms with her new circumstances. It's simple staging and strong performance from Eileen Nicholas as Cassie, almost make one feel an intruder, witnessing the diminishing identity of Cassie before our very eyes, feeling compassion for her plight yet powerless to offer solutions or answers that will satisfy either party. To those of us who have experienced dementia first hand it is an accurate account of its beginnings, to others an insight into this thief of a disease which steals the very essence of our being.

Jeanette Molloy

said about: Casablanca (The Lunchtime Cut)

I seen this play yesterday and it is fabulous. The play of the year, most definately. Can you tell me if there are any future dates for this? My friend queued outside only to be disappointed along with many others as it was sold out. It was nice to meet Gavin in the lift before the show, who gave absolutely nothing away about the plot. LOL Please Please show this again???? Jeanette x

admin

said about: The Original Robinson Crusoe

Hi Marianna - Unfortunately is too late to win the bottle of Malt for Bear on a Chain, but thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed the show and hope to see you again soon!

marianna lines

said about: The Original Robinson Crusoe

I have just reviewed this play for The St Andrews (Fife) Citizen, and send it on to you in case it is not too late. Sorry that it must be! I could not get it done in time for last week, as I only saw the show on Wednesday and was not home to write until now. I loved it and hope to see more! thank you Oran mor and Play and Pint people and especially sue glover!

marianna lines

said about: The Original Robinson Crusoe

BEAR ON A CHAIN by Sue Glover SWASHBUCKLING !… That great seadog of all seadogs, Alexander Selkirk, of famed historic lineage to Fife, is the star of the show in Sue Glover’s new play, ‘Bear on a Chain’, which opened to packed houses and rave reviews in Glasgow last week at the Oran Mor West End’s popular ‘A Play, a pie and a pint’ series. Sue Glover, a well known, seasoned playwright from Anstruther, has given us another exciting, memorable and historically based drama, based on the true character model for Robinson Crusoe, the most famous shipwrecked story of all time. Selkirk was from Largo, and went to sea as a boy, hardly ever returning until his epic rescue from the South Sea island of Juan Fernandez 400 miles off the coast of Chile in 1709. Described as being ‘like a herring in a net, his eyes like scales’, the return of Selkirk to Largo brings more trouble to the family and the community, and a predictable story for this buccaneer. He is described by his lapsed love interest sister in law Meg – a perfect character of an East Neuk fish wife – as like a goat running around his island … or as the vulnerable maiden Sophie says .. “like a bear on a chain, cryin’ and ragin’, a bear in a circus”. So the hooligan dancing bear finds his welcome not as good as expected as he returns home to Fife, the gentleman of leisure, then leaves again with yet another wake of broken hearts and pain. This short play tells the story in a vibrant electrifying way, staged as theatre in the round in the Oran Mor space, with a brilliant cast led by Gavin Keane as Sandy Selkirk, Pauline Knowles as Meg, and Rebecca Elise as Sophie Bruce. Keane as Selkirk is the perfect young and fit swashbuckling ego ridden seaman who soon finds that Largo is a jail, not a refuge. The story of Selkirk has been studied and written about for generations, but true facts have never been agreed, so it lends itself well to a dramatic interpretation as Sue Glover has certainly given us in top form! Returning to the light of a sunny Glasgow afternoon following the noon time drama, it felt as though one were truly in the grip of a wee fishing community in the net of another time and place. Marianna Lines

Catherine Czerkawska

said about: David Responds to Critics' Circle Ire

As one who has been the recipient of some mixed reviews in the past (sometimes, as I overheard when attending my own play at the Oran Mor, from members of the same family, arguing about it afterwards!) I say good for David, for taking risks. And he's absolutely right. There are many works that were celebrated as masterpieces at the time - perhaps because they were 'fashionable' - but that have sunk without trace - and others that have stood the test of time in spite of being slated by the critics. Anything that provokes a little debate can only be good for theatre in Scotland - sorry I couldn't manage to see this production!

Jennifer Hainey

said about: David Responds to Critics' Circle Ire

As far as I'm concerned, the reviews mean very little. If the producer, director, actors, everyone involved, believe in the production then it's a worthwhile piece of theatre. The great thing about this show (which I unfortunately will not get to see this week) is that it has provoked a debate and a divide with the audience. That means people are talking about it and that in itself is a great thing.

Donald Nelson

said about: David Responds to Critics' Circle Ire

I do not care for the views of critics. When I worked for Scottish Opera, and other companies, I would stand in the wings at the end of a show and watch a full house, on their feet clapping and cheering, only for the critics to rubbish it the next day. I am sure they all get together at the bar after sow and decide who is going to write what.

admin

Hi Michael. Yes we're not putting the pie in place until first thing Sunday morning, so if you happen to be found wandering down a muddy road this evening (causing a disturbance?) the pie-hunt alibi isn't going to stand up in court for you I'm afraid! Good luck finding it on Sunday!

MichaelM

You mean it isn't hidden yet? So if I went down to a certain muddy road tonight it wouldn't be round about there? :)

admin

Hi Ian. Yes we're giving the answer to each cryptic clue the next day, wouldn't want to exclude anyone who gets stuck from joining in the treasure hunt fun on Sun! How are you getting on? Do you think you know where it is yet...?

Ian McL

Should the answer be in the clues list?

Lesley Paterson

said about: The Garden

Two sad people in a sad little flat. Who cared when they finally managed a productive conversation even if it was only to finish all the pills! Was this play meant to represent our governmental agencies who meet frequently on committees and sub committees to con the public that something good is coming out of the talks? Best thing from the play was the apple tree.... and they killed it.

Terrymac

said about: Weekly Critics Circle Competition Winner

I have only one wee comment on Anthony Twist's review of 'Battery Farm'. The Oran Mor is in Glesga innat.No gie us a wee clue whit the hell yer talkin' aboot, Jimmy!

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