When We Were Young – a nostalgic and heartbreaking tale of 1990s Scottish gang culture comes to the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow in August.
Geezabreak Productions’ drama had its origins in a touring show in the Central Belt and will be embarking on a major Scottish tour next year.
Show creator Liam Lambie says: “The team are so excited to be bringing When We Were Young back to the Pavilion.
“The production was so well received that due to demand we are now on our fourth tour and there is no sign of it slowing down… Next year it embarks on its longest and furthest-travelled tour as we visit venues all over Scotland.”
The show follows gang member Mooney, played by Lambie, and his friends and family including his mother Mags, played by Claire Rooney.
Rooney says: “Mags is more than just a Mammy to her two boys – she is a guardian angel to the full scheme,” says Rooney.
“I can relate to the character in so many ways – her upbringing in the schemes of Govan, rife with poverty and lack of opportunity – but what I relate to most is her love for her boys.
“Any parent will relate to the role and her unconditional love for her children, be it for right or wrong.”
Candace Nicholson, who plays Sammy, said the play had a strong message. “It’s about the trials and tribulations of growing up in an environment where young people feel they have no choice but to join a gang in order to survive. It tells the story of the roads they choose to take and the cards they have been dealt in life and how they navigate their way through this.
“The fact is life is short and we should all look after each other no matter what. I hope the audience comes away feeling a deep nostalgic feeling and have tears dripping from their faces, mainly from laughter.”
Liam Lambie said: “The production delves into a lot of topics that are just as relevant now as they were in the 90s when the show was set so I’m sure everyone will be able to relate to it in one way or another.
“But above all else we hope they have an amazing and enjoyable night watching a piece of theatre that we hope will stay with them long after they have left.”
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