What's On: Performance Art
COMMENTATORS CURSE with Ivor Nopinion and Shona Redcard in a cafe or restaurant near you! …..” the waitress makes a long diagonal pasta for table 442 but is intercepted by a meaty challenge from the svelte vegetarian who believes she has an off side dish…”
Will anyone in the sunny Southside avoid the Commentators Curse? Fizzgig bring you improv at its best! www.fizzgig.org.uk
In his second viscerally theatrical Poe show storyteller / playwright Marty Ross transfers The Tell-Tale Heart to modern Glasgow. Stanley tries to make a killing on the drug market. But what’s that sound he can’t get out of his head? “Insanely good storytelling… Trainspotting meets Gothic horror” Broadway Baby (*****)
The Gatsby Club, Scotland’s largest 1920s themed cabaret and club night, presents ‘The Gatsby Speakeasy’ at the Southside Fringe. Hidden away, underground, lies a liquor establishment playing host to a secret party. Soak up the atmosphere with a show featuring singers, dancers, burlesque acts and more, followed by our retro DJ!
For one night only, Ryan Davidson brings his weekly one-man show from the Grand Central Hotel to the Southside Fringe. Join him at the card table for an intimate evening of mystery and wonder. This unique experience of contemporary conjuring is limited to 15 people per show.
No tables to clear, no dishes to wash, no customers to serve.. but that won’t stop them! Look out for these eager servers in search of a new location for the hottest restaurant in town! Be warned - their hunt could be a recipe for disaster!
Due to cuts in human labour Public Service Robots will be deployed in towns and cities across Scotland. A science fiction guisers performance that will take you straight to the heart of the uncanny valley. Made for you by Bonk St Theatre. Join us
Supported by University of Glasgow.
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Shows/Times:
Shawlands Arcade @2pm, Langside Avenue (opp. The Pig And The Butterfly) @2.45pm, Pollokshaws Road (opp. Shimla Pinks) @3.30pm
A mysterious musical duo who stitch songs into stories using words and music, voice and piano, hammers and saws. But who are they really? And why is there smoke in the air? Join the enigmatic pair as they endeavour to find out, and reveal the secret of Israphel’s Book.
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The Glasgow Festival of Burlesque will take place 20th November to the 22nd November at The Classic Grand! Join us for an evening full of performance, a chance to meet the team behind the festival and hear all about the exciting shows planned for November! It’s time to let Glasgow flourish and be fabulous. www.glasgowfestivalofburlesque.com
Green Place Theatre Company Presents 2 one act plays the first of which, The Monkey’s Paw, is a supernatural thriller playing out in the early twentieth century. Hidden Meanings, by Michael Snelgrove is a Sherlock Holmes comedy whodunit.
Roxy Stardust
An evening of variety and burlesque featuring Lady V, Tootsie Anne, Roxy Stardust and drag artist Lily Minogue.
Join us for the grand finale of this years Southside Fringe Festival! With the cream of the fringe crop performing, live music, DJ’s, cabaret and our now customary fire eater! The party starts early with a ‘MyBiltong’ BBQ and finger food (fingers crossed for the weather!) Come along to this climax show and party with the fringe team in this incredible venue..
£10 from tickets-scotland.com & Fringe Ticket Office