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Mark Steel’s In Town
Visiting Company
Following his highly acclaimed, Sony Award winning and Writers Guild Award winning Radio 4 comedy show Mark Steel’s In Town, and the publication of a book of the same title, writer and stand-up comedian Mark Steel is back on the road - part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Bringing an element of Mark Steel’s In Town to each live performance, means Mark will write material shedding light on the quirkiness and interesting aspects of every town and city he visits, allowing each show to be unique - something local audiences up and down the country will devour and enjoy. Mark is committed to performing a routine about the history of every town he’ll perform in. However, he may regret making this promise!
As well as Mark Steel’s In Town, Mark has presented the BAFTA nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC2, is a regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s Newsquiz. He’s written several, acclaimed books, including: Reasons To Be Cheerful and What’s Going On and he writes a weekly column for The Independent.
Follow @MrMarkSteel on Twitter.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
- 28 Mar 2012 to 28 Mar 2012
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2012-03-28 08:00 PM
Dates
Main Theatre
Prices
All tickets £15
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction LoopAlso at the Citizens Theatre for the Comedy Festival:
Rory Bremner & Friends
Barry and Stuart Live
Jenny Eclair: Old Dog, New Tricks
James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids
Adam Kay's Smutty Songs
PRESS
“He’s a man with a passionate desire to communicate his ideas, who is also very funny”
The Guardian
“Steel’s rapier wit cuts to the chase.”
The Observer
“Excellent stand up”
The Times
Comments
John Paul Academy ★★★★★
7th October 2011
All our S4 pupils thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The format and humour challenged pupils and staff to think about the issues involved in Sectarianism. The question and answer session also allowed pupils to discuss the issues.
Saint Thomas Aquinas Secondary School ★★★★★
6th October 2011
This production was well written, researched and executed. Very insightful and thought provolking. The workshop was fun, informative and inspiring. Pupils felt that they had real input into the issues dealt with in the production and really enjoyed the finished product. This is an important issue(sectarianism) that requires a lot of airing and pro-active action. This project delivers on lots of levels and was well written, let, designed and acted. Well done!
Ilona Wewiorski ★★★★★
6th October 2011
The drama was fast paced, lively and up to date so proved very engaging for young people. The subject matter was relevant, important and current. The play fuelled a very interesting discussion on the issues of sectarianism, prejudice and bullying, giving pupils and teachers alike much to think about and question. The drama inspired further debate, investigative and reflective work in both PSE and drama classes.
pupil at school ★★★★★
6th October 2011
i thought it was conveying reality and really caught my eye. but it would be even better if more information was put up about this play please !!!!
Helen ★★★★★
4th October 2011
Hi Paul, as a company we do tour abroad, mainly with our professional productions. However, I'm afraid we don't have the budget to tour abroad with Young Co.. I'll certainly pass on your message as they'll be delighted that you were interested in their production. Sorry we can't help this time. A wee trip to Madrid would be amazing!
Paul ★★★★★
4th October 2011
Do you ever tour productions overseas? I teach in a large British school in Madrid, I'm always telling pupils how great the Citizens' is, so one student asked if there might be any chance of seeing this Poe piece here in Madrid.
D Davidson ★★★★★
4th October 2011
The performance was fantastic; very interesting and engaging for the senior learners here. Not only did the show deal with important issues, it touched on said issues in a way that was relevant for the kids and really engaged them, giving them a laugh along the way. Their year head even asked if it was possible to get the actors back to perform for other year groups! Thanks for everything, David
Helen ★★★★★
3rd October 2011
Thanks for the heads up. Duly corrected.
MARY SMITH ★★★★★
30th September 2011
What's with the early morning performances of Lovesong? Can't we have a 7.30 p.m for all of them?
Bill Irvine ★★★★★
30th September 2011
A wonderful production for a truly wonderful play.not one actor could be faulted, and the songs were a wonderful reminder for me of the days of my youth when I have that fire of enthusism to change the world in my belly. alas time has taken its toll on me and while I still feel pasionately about the blight of poverty that so many suffer from, that fire is sadly now an ember. I first saw the play in the Michell theatre about 30 years ago, and the impact it had on me then was equaled by this new production. So many memories of my own childhood upbringing came flooding back to me to the point that I cried real tears for a time that I had almost forgotten, almost, but through this new play these injustices are now once again to the forefront of my thinking. So so pleased I got to see this play again.
Saint Roch's Secondary s5/6 drama students ★★★★★
29th September 2011
“The opening was really good when they stepped out of the tableaux to say their name in court” “The game show idea was clever. The gold jacket worked well” “Brought up some good points on sectarianism – excellent!” “The Neds accent was really good” “Relatable characters and language helped to make Scarffed for Life a very powerful piece of drama” “It was good. I liked the comedy and slow motion part where the Celtic fan broke the pressure washer. Facial expressions were funny” “Even when the Ned wasn’t talking she stayed in character. She kept her swagger throughout”
Helen ★★★★★
29th September 2011
Hi Ellen, the show is touring until next March. You can see the full list of tour dates here http://www.townsendproductions.org.uk/tour-dates
L McAlpine ★★★★★
29th September 2011
This production really helped show our Higher and Int 2 students that a strong plot and interesting characters are more important than special effects or over elaborate sets. They saw how you can put an important point across in an entertaining way. They were delighted to see actors, many of whom were not much older than them, using drama conventions and voice and movement techniques we explore in class. This was an extremely useful experience which has given our certificate drama students the confidence to create and present more interesting pieces simply but very effectively. Thank you
Ellen Flanagan ★★★★★
29th September 2011
Hello, I am working down south next week and am therefore unable to attend any of the performance of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist. Are there any plans for the production to be performed elsewhere? Many thanks, Ellen
R.Hoqwie ★★★★★
28th September 2011
"It was quality" "You could identify with the characters" "WE liked the humour, because although the point of the drama was serious, the humour helped get the message across" We didn't realise the extent some people would go to ( blue powerwasher). S5/6 Drama pupils, Drumchapel High.
Helen ★★★★★
27th September 2011
Hi Pippa, It very much depends which seat. Some are restricted because they are on one side of the auditorium (e.g. the dress circle slips), in these seats you would find it harder to see the very back corner of the stage closest to you. Some are restricted due to pillars. If you phone the box office on 0141 429 0022 they'll be able to talk you through the specifics with each seat.
Lisa Jane Marzaroli ★★★★★
27th September 2011
I went to see Men Should Weep last Weep last week and I thought it was well acted by every single actor on the stage. My fathers photograph definately just made the play, the icing on the cake! He would have loved it xx
Pippa McKean ★★★★★
24th September 2011
can you tell me how restricted the restricted viewing seats are ?
Edward Harkins ★★★★★
21st September 2011
Was at last night’s opening and it was stunning. The accuracy and sense of authenticity on time and placed was totally convincing. I’m sometimes a critic of the lack of authenticity and mawkish romanticism when it comes to dramatic presentations of the Scottish working class in poverty – but the director and cast of production did a powerful script proud. I saw some of the cast in the foyer afterwards and was struck by the youthfulness of many in a team that delivered a mature – and sometimes powerful and uncomfortable – depiction of raw poverty. Great night out for me and my guest, and I'm proud that The Citz has been aprt of this.
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Steven I ★★★★★
7th October 2011
I left this performance (6th october) feeling empty. The message of despair/betrayal/hope and isolation which then moved onto escape and the sky clearing for the family (if not a happy ending - that would never be the case) was some what lost on me by the almost slap stick aspects. Granny waking from her sleep and punching around, her biscuit dropping in her tea. The audience laughing at almost everything even strangely the scene where Isa is almost killed by her husband. Furthermore if only people could go to the theatre and be entertained without having to say to the person next to them "did you see that bit there that was funny" 30 odd times per show. It was a very well acted performance but I felt the overly comedic aspects took away from what was a snap shot of life as it was for all our parents