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  • 1 week ago | scotsman.com | David Pollock

    Hidden Door, The Paper Factory, Edinburgh ★★★★★“We played here in November and it was minus twelve degrees and we couldn't feel our fingers, but it was already pretty good,” said Glasgow art-punks Brenda on Saturday night, as the trio – a flurry of sharp melodies and hot sarcasm in boiler suits and red PVC – delivered one of the many highlight sets of a weekend marking the welcome return of Edinburgh’s Hidden Door festival.

  • 2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | David Pollock

    Occupying a middle ground somewhere between the Killers and Big Country, Tide Lines are representative of a new spirit in traditional music, writes David PollockThe Reeling, Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow ★★★★“You've even patched Kylie Minogue to see us,” laughed Tide Lines singer Robert Robertson, in thanks to the large crowd turning out for his band’s Friday night headline set at Glasgow’s third annual Reeling festival.

  • 3 weeks ago | thestage.co.uk | David Pollock

    Meyyappan takes the title role and his daughters Goneril, Regan and Cordelia are played by Nicole Cooper, Amy Kennedy and Draya Maria, respectively. He appears in militaristic fatigues, while the trio move around him in delicately-toned silk dresses, their feminine influence contrasting with his machismo and occasional flurries of violence. All four move with balletic grace.

  • 3 weeks ago | thestage.co.uk | David Pollock

    “Hall’s dialogue sings”ReviewsRoyal Lyceum Theatre, EdinburghCaleb Roberts and Shannon Hayes in The Mountaintop at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh. Photo:Mihaela BodlovicStylised revival of Katori Hall’s drama lacks intimacySupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk. Remember Login

  • 3 weeks ago | thestage.co.uk | David Pollock

    “Simple, affectionate, affecting story”ReviewsÒran Mór, GlasgowJulia Murray and Yana Harris in Meme Girls at Òran Mór, Glasgow. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken WanAndy McGregor writes and directs a fast, funny play about teen friendship and dreams of success, produced by A Play, a Pie and a PintSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month.

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Bill Bain

Deputy Editor at The Herald (Scotland)

Bill Bain primarily covers news in the Central Belt region of Scotland, including cities like Glasgow and surrounding areas.

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Rob Haining

Photographer at Newsquest

Rob Haining primarily covers news in Central Scotland, including cities like Glasgow and surrounding areas.

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Chris Marzella

Reporter at Stirling Observer

Reporter at The Lennox Herald

Chris Marzella primarily covers news in the Central Scotland region, including areas around Stirling and Falkirk, United Kingdom.

Jordan Tennant

Reporter at The Scottish Sun

Jordan Tennant primarily covers news in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom and surrounding areas including Aberdeenshire and Fife.

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Kate Forbes

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News Producer at BBC

Kate Forbes primarily covers news in Scotland, United Kingdom, including cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, and surrounding areas.

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