This weekend only, we’re delighted to bring you a special reprise of Stuart Hepburn’s critically acclaimed ‘The Beaches of St Valery’. Starring Ron Donnachie, Ashley Jade Smith & James Rottger, Hepburn’s powerful play recounts one man’s experiences during the betrayal and surrender of the 51st Highland Division at St Valery en Caux in June 1940. […]
“I’m not short of ideas” – Jemima Levick spoke to The Scotsman Arts’ Joyce McMillan about taking on the role of Artistic Director at Òran Mór’s A Play, A Pie and A Pint, building on David MacLennan’s legacy, and her initial plans for the lunchtime theatre programme. Scotland is just bursting with talent, and if I […]
Existing tickets booked through TicketWeb for all Spring 2020 postponed performances remain valid and will be automatically transferred to new performance dates once these are available. Alternatively, if you would prefer a refund, please contact TicketWeb customer services on 0333 321 9990 or info@ticketweb.com If you have a Spring 2020 half season or full season ticket, the remaining plays […]
Jemima Levick, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Stellar Quines Theatre Company, is to step down from her role to take up the position of Artistic Director at A Play, a Pie and a Pint. Her new position will see her become responsible for commissioning and overseeing the production of 35 new plays a year, […]
Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking filler or simply want to treat yourself, we think our first volume of plays is the perfect Christmas gift and we’re delighted to offer you a lovely 50% discount! ‘A Play, a Pie and a Pint Volume 1’ is our first series of scripts, published in August this […]
The Signalman by Peter Arnott wins big at the 2020 CATS Awards! Peter Arnott’s Tay Bridge Disaster monologue won three awards at the 2020 CATS AWARDS, including the supreme ‘Best Production’ award. Ken Alexander was also shortlisted for ‘Best Director’. Best Male PerformanceTom McGovern (Thomas Barclay) WINNER Best New PlayPeter Arnott, The Signalman WINNER Best […]
Create your own pint-size play! What makes you feel hopeful? Following the success of Pint-Size Plays, we invite you to create your own new mini play inspired by the theme of hope. Why not take inspiration from daily life at home, a walk in the park, or your lockdown hero object? It can be a comedy, […]
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: We have been experiencing difficulties receiving applications, please make sure you have sent your application to playpiepint@oran-mor.co.uk and that you have received a confirmation email, otherwise your application will not be considered. A Play, a Pie and a Pint is seeking a highly motivated, experienced and creative individual to be the […]
Like many theatres, we at A Play, a Pie and a Pint are sorely missing welcoming you, our audience into our venue at present. We hope it won’t be too long until you can visit us again! However, in the meantime we have some exciting news we’d like to let you know about so you […]
Announcing ‘A Pint-size Play’. An open call to create your own miniature play from your home. Enlist a housemate, the kids, the hoover, the goldfish, the dog or just yourself. Could be comedy, a drama, a micro musical… a fragment of something bigger, a close encounter, site specific (from the wardrobe?)… whatever sparks your imagination! Nothing […]
There may be no Pies and no Pints, but we’re excited to announce there will be Plays! Òran Mór‘s A Play, A Pie and A Pint will stream a mini season of plays from our archives over the next few weeks. Actors, writers, composers, directors and film makers have kindly given their permission for us […]
Update 23/03/20 In line with the latest advice from the Government, all A Play, A Pie and A Pint productions have been postponed for the foreseeable future. All future bookings for our Spring season will be automatically reallocated for each of our shows when they are rescheduled for our Autumn season. You do not have to […]
Customer Information Given the recent developments around Coronavirus / Covid-19 we would like to reassure our customers that Òran Mór remains open, and all upcoming A Play, a Pie and a Pint performances at Òran Mór will continue to run as scheduled. We continue to monitor the situation and if any changes are to be made […]
A Play, a Pie and a Pint ushers in the new decade with 20 new plays in its Spring season 2020. Serving up a dazzling array of comedy, drama, music and more, the Spring season will take you trekking through the Spanish Pyrenees, twirling around a ballroom, smuggling corpses in a theme park and soaring […]
Applications for our January open auditions are now closed. Due to an overwhelming response we will only be able to contact successful applicants. Thank you to everyone who applied! We are delighted to announce that we will be holding open auditions to meet with professional actors working and living in Scotland. We are keen to […]
DIXIE WHITTINGTON: THE HAMECOMING by Morag Fullarton *The 2019 Christmas Panto has now Sold Out* Dixie has discovered the streets of London are not paved with gold and is down to her last two bob when wicked landlord Skinflint chucks her & her cat, Fleabag, out of their ‘super cosy’ lodgings (under stair cupboard). Now […]
We’re delighted to announce BBC Scotland’s presentation of six of our A Play, A Pie and A Pint productions to be broadcast on BBC Scotland. “We’re really, really excited about it,” says April Chamberlain, who, alongside Morag Fullarton, has been co-artistic director of A Play, A Pie and A Pint since 2016. “We’re hoping it […]
Six of Òran Mór’s best ever A Play, A Pie and A Pint productions will be presented onto the small screen by BBC Scotland in a new six part series. Beginning next month, the series kicks off with Chic Murray: A Funny Place For A Window, written by Stuart Hepburn and starring Dave Anderson, Maureen Carr […]
Welcome to the Autumn season of A Play, a Pie and a Pint! Artistic directors April Chamberlain and Morag Fullarton are delighted to present more favourite plays from PPP’s back catalogue as well as bringing you 5 thrilling world premieres. The season launches with a sparkling new musical ‘Crocodile Rock’ from the writer of the […]
A massive thank you to every one of our customers who kindly donated to our chosen charities Downs Syndrome Scotland, Maryhill Integration Network and Spirit Aid and to the David MacLennan Award during Òran Mór’s 2019 Summer Panto Dracula ReVamped. Together you raised a whopping £ 4258.40… David MacLennan Award £898.55 Relaunching this Autumn, the […]
Customers attending our Friday afternoon performance of the Summer Panto Dracula ReVamped were in for a lovely surprise when audience member Joseph took to the stage to propose to girlfriend Denise! Joseph and Denise are visiting Scotland from the Czech Republic and although Joseph had come across several beautiful locations in the Scottish Highlands which […]
You voted it one of your favourite A Play, A Pie and A Pint plays and now ‘Tartuffe’ Liz Lochhead’s energetic Scots adaptation of Moliere’s classic is heading to Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Ed Littlewood Productions in Association with Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and The Stephen Dunn Theatre Fund present Molière’s TARTUFFE Scots adaptation by Liz […]
Òran Mór’s A Play A Pie and A Pint receives the Special Contribution to Scottish Culture Award at the Herald Culture Awards 2019 The very best of the Scottish cultural scene gathered last night at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange to celebrate the wealth of the country’s talent. The awards recognise all the achievements of Scottish Culture across all […]
A Play, a Pie and a Pint is currently recruiting for the role of Assistant Producer Assistant Producer Job Description Role: Assistant Producer Contract Length: Permanent (full time) Responsible to: Producer Experience level: This is an ideal position for someone who is beginning or at an early level of their career in theatre/ the arts. […]
