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Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Black Star Screenings at GFT, November/December, 2016

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Black Star is a celebration of the range, versatility and power of black actors on  lm and TV, taking place in cinemas at BFI Southbank and nationwide, on DVD and on BFI Player. Black Star provides a meaningful and high-pro le platform for audiences to explore a galaxy of black actors through history, spotlighting the […]

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Nocturnal Animals, GFT, 4 – 17 November, 2016

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Tom Ford (A Single Man) returns to the big screen after seven years with this riveting adaptation of Austin Wright’s novel Tony and Susan. Susan (Amy Adams) is a successful Los Angeles art gallery owner whose marriage to her second husband appears to be unravelling due to his incessant travelling. As her suspicions begin to […]

Read the full article: Nocturnal Animals, GFT, 4 – 17 November, 2016

A Christmas Carol, Cottiers, 22 – 24 December, 2016

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A Christmas Carol Tickets £14 Adult/£10 Concession (Ticket Price inc. ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought in person or bought on the day) Concessions for children, OAPs and Students only. ‘There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour’ […]

Read the full article: A Christmas Carol, Cottiers, 22 – 24 December, 2016

Snow White and the Seven Wee Muppets, Websters Bar 1 – 31 December, 2016

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From the producers that brought you last year’s smash hit pantomime ‘A Belter of a Cinderella Story’ Insideout Productions in association with Websters Theatre Proudly Present SNOW WHITE and the SEVEN WEE MUPPETS By Paul Harper-Swan An all Singing, all Dancing Wickedly Wonderful Family Panto with a modern twist on the classic tale. Starring Jamie […]

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Beauty and the Beast, Eastwood Theatre, 29 November – 3 December, 2016

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Beauty and the Beast Local Group Eastwood Entertainers Tuesday 29 November – Saturday 3 December, 2016 Tuesday – Friday, 7.30pm Sat Matinee 1.30pm, Sat Evening 6.30pm Eastwood Entertainers proudly present our funny, fabulous, family friendly annual pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’.  Come and meet Belle and her two horrible sisters. What will the lovable Dame […]

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Aladdin – A Panto-Opticon Spectacular, Britannia Panopticon, – various dates December 2016

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Aladdin: A Panto-Opticon Spectacular 10th December 2pm & 7.30pm 11th December 2pm 17th December 2pm & 7.30pm 18th December 2pm The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall is putting on it’s first panto since it closed down in 1938! Come join us for a magical performance of a beloved classic, Aladdin! Tickets can be bought from Tickets […]

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Glen Michael’s Theatre of Memories, The Britannia Panopticon, 27 November, 2016

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Glen Michael’s Theatre of Memorie 27th November – Doors 1.30pm – Show starts 2pm Tickets £15 Concessions £10 Glen Michael STV’s Calvacade presenter, actor and performer tells us about his early days in theatre and film. He’ll tell us about the differences in Scottish and English theatre and how it was working with some of […]

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The Panopticon Esperanza, Fundraiser, Classic Grand, 19 November, 2016

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The Panopticon Fundraiser   19th November 12pm – 20th November 3am   A day and night of live music, cabaret, musicians, burlesque & much more! All Day 12pm-3am £13.00 Day 12pm-6pm £5.00 Evening 6pm-3am £10.00    Buy tickets online   The Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QD  

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The Snaw Queen, The Tron, 29 November 2016 – 7 January, 2017

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She’s no’ just frozen…. she’s Baltic! Kristine Cagney Kringle and her toy workshop are gearing up for the biggest, bestest festive season yet. However, there’s a magic mirror just waiting to be dropped, and once it is, Christmas will be gone FOREVER!  Join us on the ultimate quest to save the pantosphere from the evil Snaw Queen and her […]

Read the full article: The Snaw Queen, The Tron, 29 November 2016 – 7 January, 2017

The Night After Christmas, The Tron, 29 November – 31 December, 2016

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Twas the night after Christmas, All the presents unwrapped, Santa and Rudolph away for a nap, We know they’ll be hungry when they wake from their sleep, Why don’t we make them a nice tasty treat? Two elves do the cooking, A feast to prepare, Grab a knife and a fork, And we’ll see you […]

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Simon’s Magical Christmas Socks, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 8 – 31 December, 2016

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland An intimate, interactive and fun-filled festive show for little ones aged 3-6 years. Simon Smith is an ordinary boy who is given extraordinary socks from a mysterious stranger. When he finds out that Santa is in a pickle and needs his help, his magic socks and a merry band of friends […]

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Hansel and Gretel, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 6 December, 2016 – 7 January, 2017

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A delicious festive treat for all the family this Christmas! Abandoned in a deep forest with no way of finding their way home, Hansel and Gretel stumble upon an extraordinary house. Tired and hungry, the siblings are lured inside by a cruel witch who plots to devour them. Hansel and Gretel must use their combined […]

Read the full article: Hansel and Gretel, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 6 December, 2016 – 7 January, 2017

Aladdin, SECC, 10– 31 December, 2016

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Aladdin     SECC – Clyde Auditorium     Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW 10th Dec 2016 to 31st Dec 2016 Packed with all the traditional panto ingredients, Aladdin features laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery and beautiful costumes. Expect flying carpets, a wish-granting genie, an evil sorcerer and a lamp-full of laughs. With Marti Pellow and […]

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FUNBOX presents Christmas Wonderland, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 16 – 18 December, 2016

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16 – 18 December, 2016 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY Anya, Kevin and Gary are on top of the world – literally, as their latest seasonal spectacular takes them to the North Pole. They’re wrapped up cosy and warm for an Arctic adventure packed with songs, silliness and snow. The […]

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Cinderella, The King’s Theatre Glasgow, 2 December, 2016 – 8 January, 2017

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The Mother of All Pantos Returns to The Kings   The Kings Theatre, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN Cinderella – Overview Yes – we’ll all go to the ball! This Christmas the Kings Theatre welcome back the magic of the Fairy Godmother, the sparkle of a pair of glass slippers and of course the […]

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Elfie’s Magical Adventure, The Pavilion, 24 November 2016 – 15 January, 2016

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24 November 2016 – 15 January 2017 Full of slapstick fun and sing-along Christmas Songs. With Liam Dolan, Nicola Park, Stephen Purdon, Grado, Craig Glover, Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey. Pavilion Theatre 121 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AX  Booking information Box Office Telephone: 0141 332 1846

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Mary Irvine’s Blog: The Living Memory Association, Leith and The Mitchell Library

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Two Visits The first was a visit to THELMA. No, not a new female friend. The Living Memory Association in the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Leith. The association has been in existence for thirty years and recent moved to their new premises where, as a charity, they do not pay rent! It is not a […]

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Amy Liptrot, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday 7 November, 2016

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Monday 7 November 1 p.m: Amy Liptrot ‌ Creative Conversations University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Amy Liptrot has published her work with various magazines, journals and blogs and she has written a regular column for Caught by the River out of which The Outrun has emerged. As […]

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Helen Lothian and The McOpera Ensemble, Hyndland Parish Church, Saturday 3 December, 2016

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Helen Lothian and The McOpera Ensemble Hyndland Parish Church, Glasgow G12 9JE An exciting line up of performers , including  Helen Lothian (Soprano ), Derek Clark (Piano) and musicians from Scottish Opera -The McOpera Ensemble -Tony Moffat,Terez Korondi ,Rachel Davis and Sarah Harrington.        Join them for a wonderful evening of Christmas music ranging from […]

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Carlton Live at The Coyote Bar, Mondays from 7 November, 2016

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The Coyote Whisky Bar, 72 Howard Street, Glasgow G1 4EQ First Monday of the month, Carlton Studios presents Carlton Live Sessions@ Coyote Bar. November features ‘Acting Strange’, pop, rock, Indiie, ‘ramshackle, exciting’,’ Lou Reed supplanted to one of Scotland’s most deprived areas’ https://soundcloud.co/acting-strange and Howson. Excellent way to spend a Monday night. Free entry. Event […]

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George Duff, Kevin McLeod and Leo McCann. Partick Folk Club, Friday 25 November, 2016

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    This month’s guests at Partick Folk Club on Friday 25th November are superb singer/guitarist George Duff, mandolin/bouzouki player from The Occasionals Kevin McLeod and renowned Northern Irish box player Leo McCann.   This will be a fabulous night of songs and tunes.   Partick Folk Club, St Peter’s Church Hall, 66 Chancellor Street, […]

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Film Poems Workshop, University of Glasgow, 2 – 4December, 2016

What? It’s the first live event from cinepoems! Poets, writers, filmmakers, performers, artists…your participation is wanted! Let’s make some filmpoems in one glorious weekend.. The Challenge Get a team together. Find something to film with. Some editing software (you will probably have this on your computer already). Get yourself to Glasgow University on Friday 2nd […]

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Linda Jaxson, Cottiers, 26 January, 2017

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  Cottiers,  93 – 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Linda Jaxson is a songstress and renowned as blues singer who also likes to work in and out of rock and country (with a little shadow of Jazz – sometimes.) She has 5 albums of music, including many original songs out there, has been performing in […]

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Eleanor McEvoy and Mary Kathleen Burke, The Glad Cafe, Tuesday 15 November, 2016

An intimate and up close evening with the iconic Irish singer songwriter, with special guest Mary K Burke. Advance tickets available from www.tickets-scotland.com and Young’s Interesting Books, Skirving Street, Glasgow, G41  Southside Sessions Glasgow  Event on Facebook The Glad Cafe, 1006a Pollokshaws Road, G41 2HG

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Sarah MacDougall & Ben Kunder, Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, Wednesday 23 November, 2016

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  Sarah MacDougall & Ben Kunder Ireland & UK Tour · November-December 2016 Wed 23 November, 2016  8 p.m. Woodend Bowling and Tennis Club, 30 Chamberlain Road Jordanhill Glasgow G13 1QE Sarah MacDougall  Canada-based, Swedish-born singer-songwriter Sarah MacDougall is justifiably recognized for her honest poetic songs, passionate performances and distinctive voice.   Garnering increasingly widespread […]

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The Glad Cafe, Glasgow’s Industrial History, Spoken Word with Martin O’Connor, 4 and 5 November, 2016

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  This weekend at The Glad Cafe, see a spoken word performance exploring cultural identity against the backdrop of Glasgow’s industrial history. Build A Nation, 4 & 5 November 8pm. A solo spoken word performance by Martin O’Connor in English, Scots and Gaelic, which explores the industrial expansion of Glasgow alongside attitudes to tradition, cultural […]

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Once Upon A Sunday, Charity Fundraiser, Cottiers, Sunday 27 November, 2016

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Once Upon A Sunday A Day of Entertainment for all the Family – Charity Fundriaser in aid of UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières Cottiers (93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU) Sunday 27 November 10.30am – 4.00pm £7 / £5 / Family ticket £22 / under 2s go FREE Book online Once Upon A Sunday will […]

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Sh(w)op for Skin Cancer, Melanoma Action and Support Scotland, Charity Shopping, Glasgow 19 and 20 November, 2016

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  Some of you remember the MASScot Shop in St.Enoch Square. Now MASScot want to bring you charity shopping with a difference! Come along to 208 Clyde Street on the 19th and 20th November, for a girls afternoon. Have a drink and browse pretty things as new and at a fraction of the original price! […]

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Eastwood Refugee Aid Friday 4 November, 2016, Eastwood Park Theatre

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Eastwood Refugee Aid Friday 04 November, 7.15pm A night of music and comedy to banish the winter blues! Hardeep Singh Kohli , straight from his sellout run at the Edinburgh Festival , star of TV , Radio and Standup , Hardeep brings his hilarious standup show to Eastwood. Kieron Nicholson , THE rising star of Scottish […]

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