54 stories by "Gareth K Vile"
Tron Theatre, Glasgow: With vivacious wordplay, deep knowledge of popular culture and a satirical sensibility, Johnny McKnight is a rare example of a writer capable of subverting the tropes …
Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock: Liam Dolan has occupied the Kilmarnock pantomime for the past decade: as writer, director and star, he dominates Aladdin with his childlike humour and dynamism. W…
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow: The Pavilion pantomime has maintained a rough-hewn charm over the years, using local stars and very Glaswegian humour and dialect. However, Treasure Island is hamp…
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: Since Giles Havergal's production with David Hayman in 1970, Hamlet has become an important play for subsequent directorial regimes at the Citizens. Director …
Alexander Park, Glasgow: With an unashamedly sentimental nostalgia for the good old days of childhood, and the performers acting as a barber-shop trio to hymn the majesty of a good ice cream…
Village Theatre, East Kilbride: John Byrne's lively version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya fits with Rapture's remit for popular yet serious theatre. Updated to the 1960s, Uncle Var…
The Beacon, Greenock: By stripping back set and action - this two-hander is a series of alternating monologues - David Harrower allows his sensitive script to carry this story of sibling con…
Tron, Glasgow: Although Chloe Moss' play follows the post-prison life of two ex-convicts, David Greig's discreet direction lends their attempts to adjust to freedom the brooding at…
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock: Although the independence question is mentioned once, Scottish identity hangs heavy over Rantin. Kieran Hurley made his name through the monologues Hitch and Be…
SECC, Glasgow: The return of John Barrowman and the Krankies to Glasgow's SECC has now become a seasonal fixture. But after last year's action-packed show, in which the company see…
The King's Theatre, Glasgow: The return of Karen Dunbar and Gavin Mitchell to the King's pantomime has certainly given Aladdin a sense of continuity from previous years, and the script&…
The Arches, Glasgow: The Arches' Christmas show for children always avoids the anarchic tricks of pantomime, but this Night Before Christmas picks up on the redemptive charm of A Christ…
Tramway, Glasgow: As Tramway's first seasonal show for younger audiences, Red Shoes has a difficult task - how to match the venue's commitment to experimental drama against the nee…
The Tron, Glasgow: Johnny McKnight has staked a claim to be the contemporary king of Scottish pantomime. His production at the Tron last year deconstructed the formula without losing any pla…
Palace, Kilmarnock: Liam Dolan's long association with the Kilmarnock pantomime - this is his ninth year - has established an easy rapport with the audience. Using a familiar series of …
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: The National Theatre of Scotland's enthusiasm for physical theatre reaches new heights in Dragon. In a co-production with Glasgow's visual theatre specia…
Tramway Theatre, Glasgow: Although Tomorrow's Parties isn't an easy partner to <a href="http://www.forcedentertainment.com/page/3020/Tour-Dates"> Forced Entertainme…
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: Chris Hannan's respectful adaptation of Dostoyevsky's classic is given a contemporary direction by Dominic Hill. With cast members shifting between roles…
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: Adapted from the successful television series, Takin' Over the Asylum is an intriguing addition to both the Citizens and Lyceum theatres' seasons. Unasha…
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow: Although a relatively recent addition to the Glaswegian pantomime season, the SECC's entry makes up for what it lacks in tradition wi…
Tron, Glasgow: Mary Gapinski and Toni Frutin demonstrated their skill at creating an inclusive and friendly environment for the under fives during last year's Tron show, The Night Befor…
King's Theatre, Glasgow: Despite Karen Dunbar playing the Fairy Godmother through the filter of a Glaswegian punter, Cinderella is the most traditional of the pantomimes on in this part of t…
The Tron, Glasgow: Having developed his take on the format at Macrobert in Stirling, Johnny McKnight's arrival at the Tron suggests new possibilities for pantomime.
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The Arches, Glasgow: The Ugly Duckling doesn't underplay the subtext of this children's story about acceptance - Andy Manley's script makes vigorous use of disco music to lend…
Palace, Kilmarnock: Although Craig Glover's dame provides admirable support, Snow White is undeniably Liam Dolan's show. Now in his eighth year at Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre,…
