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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 8h

Really enjoyed 'The Seagull' @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social this afternoon. Great to see a large cast, with so many great stalwarts of Scottish theatre, e.g. John Bett, Forbes Masson, Steven McNicoll, Irene Allan, combining comedy and tragedy. Particularly liked Colin Richmond's set design.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 21h

I'll be @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social this afternoon to see their new production of Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull', directed by their new artistic director, James Brining. It will be good to see Caroline Quentin leading a large cast for this play.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 1d

I enjoyed Maybe Tomorrow @traversetheatre.bsky.social, with Liz Ewing as an ageing actress looking back longingly to playing Annie in her youth. Julia Murray provided excellent support through multiple roles and lots of quick changes. Both performers showed their musical skills throughout the show.

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be @traversetheatre.bsky.social at lunchtime today for this week's @playpiepint.bsky.social production, Maybe Tomorrow by the very talented combination of Hannah Jarrett Scott and Brian James O'Sullivan. I'm looking forward to "a hilarious new musical about a faded starlet" Should be fun!

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 5d

I loved Black Hole Sign @traversetheatre.bsky.social last night. Uma Nada-Rajah's powerful script, supported by Gareth Nicholls' direction and an excellent cast, skilfully combined wit and emotion to highlight so many of the issues underlying problems affecting the UK's National Health Service.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 5d

There was so much to enjoy in War Horse, including the individual solo and ensemble performances, the writing and the AV effects, but I particularly enjoyed the magnificent puppetry provided by Handspring Puppet Company and John Tams' traditional songs, beautifully performed by Sally Swanson.

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 5d

A well-deserved standing ovation for @nationaltheatre.org.uk's production of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre yesterday afternoon.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forward to a theatre double-bill in Edinburgh today, starting with 'War Horse' at the Festival Theatre this afternoon, followed by Uma Nada-Rajah's 'Black Hole Sign' @traversetheatre.bsky.social tonight. I loved War Horse in 2014, while Black Hole Sign is a new production for me to enjoy.

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Neil Willcox, Son of a Beekeeper @neilwillcox.bsky.social · 7d

I've seen Richard III (A One Person Show), and Hamlet (An Experience), and now have a ticket for Timon(opoly). Hoping for a fabulous feast, help from some good friends, and maybe overthrow the government of Athens

Emily Carding @emilycarding.bsky.social · 7d

Website updated, FINALLY, including ticket links to all my current shows, including Bridge Command, The Locksmith's Dream, The Key of Dreams and Voidspace's event on Oct 20th where I'll be performing ALL 3 of Brite Theater's Coward Conscience Trilogy. Don't miss out!
www.emilycarding.com

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 9d

I'll be @traversetheatre.bsky.social tomorrow for this week's @playpiepint.bsky.social presentation, Cheapo by Katy Nixon, directed by Brian Logan. Set around a chess match between two teenagers, I think I saw a scratch version last year (or the year before?) as I recognise the notes for it.

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 12d

I loved Fraser Scott’s ‘Common Tongue’ at The Studio in Edinburgh this evening. It is a beautifully written - and witty - exploration of attitudes to the Scottish language, featuring a superb solo performance by Olivia Caw - passionate and totally engaging.

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 12d

I'm looking forward to seeing Fraser Scott's 'Common Tongue', performed by Olivia Caw at The Studio in Edinburgh this evening, as part of a Scottish tour. I am hoping my bus / train journey won't be affected by Storm Amy - it is already getting a bit blowy in Dunbar!

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Framework Theatre Company @frameworktc.bsky.social · 16d

The Scottish Emerging Theatre Awards are back for 2025! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎭✨

The awards are for emerging theatre-makers based in Scotland, chosen by emerging theatre-makers based in Scotland. We want to celebrate the amazing work by early-career & emerging artists that often goes unrecognised by larger awards.

Emerging artists smiling at Framework Festival 2024. The text ‘Scottish Emerging Theatre Awards’ with three narrow arrows.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 19d

I really enjoyed 'The Glasgow Poisoner', this week's @playpiepint.bsky.social presentation at Oran Mor yesterday. Tom Cooper and @jenbitespeople.bsky.social's musical cleverly explores the story of Madeleine Smith, whose 19th Century murder trial ended with a Not Proven verdict.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks for the reminder, Jen, I'll be travelling through to Oran Mor today.

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 21d

★★★★ Review: The Glasgow Poisoner – Witty, revisionist take on a Victorian murder case 👇

The Glasgow Poisoner review at Òran Mór, Glasgow

Read our review of The Glasgow Poisoner at Òran Mór, Glasgow: Witty, revisionist take on a Victorian murder case

www.thestage.co.uk

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 22d

I enjoyed Anna McGrath’s Feis @traversetheatre.bsky.social today, with Leah Balmforth, Julie Coombe and Louise Haggerty in a slightly over-the-top comedy focused on competitive Irish dancing, family relationships and lies. Props to Brian James O'Sullivan for composing and performing the music.

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 22d

I'll be @traversetheatre.bsky.social today for this week's @playpiepint.bsky.social presentation, Feis by Anna McGrath, directed by Laila Noble. Described as "a dark comedy about Irish dancing, mothers and their daughters, and the importance of securing a win at any cost" it should be fun!

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 26d

Colourful sunset near Dunbar, this evening.

Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 28d

It made a welcome change from the usual comedies that have dominated PPP for the last couple of years. I like comedy, but it is good to have variety! I introduced myself to the actor who played the Pol Pot character in the bar afterwards - a lovely guy.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · 29d

Really enjoyed @jmacr.bsky.social's Our Brother @traversetheatre.bsky.social in the @playpiepint.bsky.social season. A hard watch, based on Pol Pot's genocidal regime in 1970s Cambodia. Great performance by David Lee-Jones as the dictator, switching readily between amiability and cold ruthlessness.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · Sep 15

Looking forward to it!

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · Sep 15

I'll be @traversetheatre.bsky.social tomorrow for this week's @playpiepint.bsky.social presentation, Our Brother by @jmacr.bsky.social. Weirdly, I got an email from one of my London friends today, saying that cast member, David Lee-Jones, lives in the same London building as she does. Small world!

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · Sep 12

I enjoyed Wallace, today’s @playpiepint.bsky.social presentation @traversetheatre.bsky.social, a clever rap on the life of William Wallace, presenting the good, the bad and the ugly, before turning into a group therapy session. Also enjoyed the pint, but, sadly I was too late for a pie.

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Allan Wilson @allanbw2.bsky.social · Sep 12

I'm looking forward to seeing 'Wallace', the new musical by Rob Drummond and Dave Hook, @traversetheatre.bsky.social today to open their autumn @playpiepint.bsky.social season. I usually go on Tuesdays, but I delayed to allow more recovery time after cataract surgery on Monday.