Double Nugget - Thursday 8 March 2012 at 7.30 pm
by Random Accomplice

A double bill of two critically acclaimed comedies from Scotland's premier touring company, described in the National press as brilliant, gifted and fiercely accessible.

MARY MASSACRE
A bitter sweet, emotional rollercoaster of a story about two disappointed women waiting at the candy floss machine on Irvine Moor. On the surface, there are the overlapping stories of the women who share a light hearted secret and a love of psychics. Underneath, a tale of deceit, loss and betrayal. Both of them are unaware how they'll change each other's lives forever.

SEVEN YEAR ITCH
This true story of the brutal slaying of an office worker in America is interwoven with the delightfully flamboyant tales of two Glasgow co-workers, one of whom is obsessed with Dolly Parton. Seven Year Itch is for the day dreamer who looks at the stapler with murderous intent, for anyone who thinks about shredding their co-workers fingers and for those of you who sing out loud and proud at your desk.

Visit www.randomaccomplice.com for more information.

Peter & The Wolf - 27th March (this one will be start at 6.30)
by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre

Peter and the Wolf is a wonderful rich story. Follow the adventures of Peter's visit to his grandfather's cottage at the edge of The Great Forest.
Meet all the familiar characters - the Duck, the Cat, the Little Bird and of course, the wonderful life-sized WOLF!

This is a large scale puppet show with life sized animal puppets and actors.

Great for family audiences.

Visit www.clydebuiltpuppet.co.uk for more information.

Working Holiday - on 21st April
by Skinny Dip with Wildbird

Working Holiday is a delightful fast paced comedy with a dark heart.
Based on a true story, the play examines the singular relationship of Dowdy Ellie and wheelchair bound Claire; two misfit friends dreaming of foreign adventure in sleepy Kinlochbervie. When a new job for Ellie means a move to the bright lights of Inverness, Claire's possessive envy prompts her to open a brothel in the girl's flat to raise the money to fulfil her dreams of a foreign holiday.

With Claire as the glamorous courtesan and Ellie as her hapless maid the brothel proves a runaway success. Meanwhile Claire's duplicitous schemes plumb new depths of deceit behind Ellie's back.

When Ellie inadvertently stumbles on a terrible truth the pressure cooker of their twisted friendship explodes in a fury of travel brochures, basques and furry handcuffs!

"BOLD & CONFIDENT" ****
- Inverness Courier

"Slick, fast-paced and funny" "An especially brave debut"
- Highland News

Contains mature language and sexual references - suitable for 16+.

Visit www.spanglefish.com/skinnydip for more information

Grisly Tales From Tumblewater - on 30th May
by Teasel Theatre Company

A determined orphan, a satchel full of spine-chilling stories and a whole lot of rain! Dickens meets Roald Dahl via Horrible Histories with laughs, frights and live music.
All ages 8+

Welcome to Tumblewater. Not that it's a welcoming place - unless you're an undertaker or an umbrella salesman. Caspian Prye, the twisted landowner, controls everything and everyone; even the police. Into this world stumbles Daniel Dorey, a fearless orphan armed only with his wits and a satchel of spine chilling stories. Can he bring down Caspian Prye? Can he rescue the girl in the distant room? Can he even stay alive long enough to tell his tales?

Edward Jaspers (co-writer: Hamlet! The Muscial  MTM/Whatsonstage Audience Choice Best Musical 2010) performs this one-man adaptation of Bruno Vincent's deliciously dark novel (nominated for the 2010 Waterstone's Children's Book Awards). Directed by Caroline Horton (Best Solo Performer at the Stage Awards 2010 for You're Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy)


What the reviewers said about Grisly Tales at the Edinburgh Festival:

* * * * * "Witty, musical and magical... Fabulous." Three Weeks Magazine


* * * "Teasel Theatre's rip-roaring production is an exciting and darkly comic delight with a pitch-perfect performance at its core." Edinburgh Spotlight

* * * "Astonishing... a thoroughly enjoyable and wonderfully vibrant show." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

MUST SEE "A beacon of lighthearted pleasure." The Stage

"Brilliant: cheers the soul and stays with you long after it has finished" The Scotsman

"Energetic, physical and totally bonkers." What's OnStage

"The perfect combination of surreal, gruesome and strangely lovely." Broadway World

"A sparkling diamond of a show: magical storytelling for all ages." Fringe Report"

Visit www.teaseltheatre.co.uk for more information.