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The Panopticon
By Jenni Fagan–
Brought for the first time to the stage, The Panopticon is a visceral, bloody and brutal testament to life and friendship.
thick skin, elastic heart
By Drew Taylor-Wilson–
A collection of contemporary spoken-word monologues and group poems, giving voice to a generation, frequently reduced to a sound-bite in mass media.
Workshop: Autobiographical Spoken Word
Led by award winning artists Cat Hepburn and Lucy Wild, this workshop will explore spoken word theatre as an alternative, viable medium of performance compared to more traditional forms. Free to ticket holders.
Fibres
By Frances Poet–
Written by award-winning playwright Frances Poet (Gut), Fibres tells the story of the terrible legacy of asbestosis in the Clyde shipyards.
First Stages Readings: I’m Not Here / Tiger Mum
First Stages Festival By Rachael O’Connor / Eva EdoThis year, 6 scripts have been selected from over 400 submissions to receive dramaturgical support and be presented as rehearsed readings.
First Stages Readings: Blessed / Exquisite Corpse
First Stages Festival By Natalie McGrath / Conor O’LoughlinThis year, 6 scripts have been selected from over 400 submissions to receive dramaturgical support and be presented as rehearsed readings.
First Stages Readings: Motherland / 44 Sex Acts
First Stages Festival By Hugo Timbrell / David FinniganThis year, 6 scripts have been selected from over 400 submissions to receive dramaturgical support and be presented as rehearsed readings.
I Can Go Anywhere
Made at Traverse By Douglas Maxwell–
Jimmy is 100% Mod and is seeking asylum in the UK. With just a few days before the substantive interview that’s going to decide his fate, the stakes are high. So he came up with a brilliant plan. And Stevie has an important part to play.