Old Well Theatre
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This is a guide designed to help you locate information and materials related to theatre. Whether it be to attend a stage performance or to access production assets you are require. It is not a complete bibliography, but rather indicates key resources and types of materials that may be useful when seeking information in the South of Scotland and Cumbria area. It can act as a starting point for your research and as a reference point that you can revisit in the future. If you have recommendations for other resources for this site do please let us know.
We have an eye for inspirational scripts and will be working with script writers who wish to offer their work for fee or free of charge.
We have links to talented people and stage experts, we look forward to bringing them to you and you to them.
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Old Well Theatre SPOTLIGHT
M&N Productions presents School of Rock! Based on the hilarious smash hit paramount movie, follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by pretending to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school “Horace Green''. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock band to compete at the “Battle of the Bands”.
From Newcastle Upon Tyne (“the very heart of Dire Straits”), the idea to form a tribute to Dire Straits originated with the frontman and drummer, who happen to be father and son. They have both been lifelong Dire Straits fans, meaning attention to detail is second to none.
Yes, the original Singing Kettles are back, stuffed with clues to songs. Boa Constrictor, The Music Man and the Eelly Alley O are bound to feature. Who knows, Little Bunny Fou Fou may pop in too. Bring the whole family and we’ll promise not the “Shove Granny off the Bus”. Spout, handle, lid of metal, What’s inside the Singing Kettle? - A great show for kids and a nostalgic singalong for adults.
Ladies & Gentleman! Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show to leave you all short of breath again. Last year “Papa” as he is becoming more commonly known as, because the 1st ever comedian worldwide without an agent (his choice) to be granted a full working visa for the USA and is keen to keep on showing why. Gary’s tour this year promises to deliver, he will reluctantly share his newer role in life being a kept man, by the lady that kept him of course being his ever-growing smarter granddaughter, Gracie. Who intelligently but more essentially rips the piss out of her Papa daily. A few stories to note are when she blatantly points out that he’s got “moobs”. She also embarrasses him by telling the truth about his tattoos to a stranger that he is trying to impress. She explains in detail how her Papa isn’t THAT famous and how she calls him a bad name without meaning it. There are literally too many Gracie and Papa stories to cover but as usual Gary will go off on tangents and delve into the workings of his on mind.
This BIG anniversary show has a glamorous cast of 16 in a fun-filled, outrageously funny new production – with more glitz and star-spangled sassiness than you can squeeze into any of your party nights out! Packed with the biggest floor fillers from your favourite music superstars, performed by the biggest showbiz divas in the world! The Lady Boys of Bangkok is where London’s West End meets Hollywood and Broadway every night of the week. This is the greatest and most fabulous evening of entertainment, a true celebration of 25 years of fun! Grab your friends! Warm up your vocal chords! Get your dancing shoes on! It’s time to celebrate! Never rude or crude! It’s is Cheekier and Funnier than ever!
What a Line-up! Music at the Multiverse is back for 2024 and here’s the news you’ve all been waiting for …. Taking to the main stage on Saturday 31st August will be indie pop-rockers The Hoosiers; and the ultimate crowd-pleasing alternative rock band Toploader; with leading Scottish folk rock group Tide Lines; and festival favourites Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 topping the bill on Sunday 1st September! In support, we bring you the best in local Dumfries & Galloway talent and festival favourites The Lucky Doves and The Lutras, with many more acts to be announced. Following the successful 2023 festival, we’ve upgraded our live-in vehicle area with more spaces & we are also delighted to be able to offer for the first time, a limited number of weekend camping pitches for those planning to make the most of the weekend. Dedicated coach travel will also be available with pick-up points from Dumfries and Thornhill; from Cumnock and New Cumnock; and from Gretna and Lockerbie. As well as an amazing musical line-up, we’re bringing new family friendly activities, an additional 3rd stage, plus an expanded food and drink offering in our specially curated food village!
Before slipping into well-earned retirement, Sherlock Holmes has prevailed upon his long-time companion Dr Watson, his landlady Mrs Hudson and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard to join him in a farewell tour of the British Isles. For the first time ever they will re-enact one of the detective’s most baffling unrecorded cases – The Case of the Prime Minister, the Floozie and the Lummock Rock Lighthouse – an affair upon whose outcome the security of Europe once hung by a thread. Shrouded in secrecy until now, this case has finally been approved by the government for public disclosure.
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! We will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember. Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me Baby, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio. . . the list goes on. With our sensational cast and live band, this is just what the doctor ordered. This is 80s Live!
Revel in an unforgettable journey through the Renaissance and rediscover the most exceptional artistic period in history. Now in its 9th season, The Davinci Michelangelo Experience has played across the United States and most recently a 9-month run Off-Broadway as the show performed its 100 shows in NYC on March 11, 2022. Join Mark Rodgers, Director of The DaVinci Machines & Michelangelo Exhibitions for North America, on a unique journey through the glory of the Italian Renaissance with Davinci and Michelangelo as your guides! Featuring videos, 3-D animation, film clips and images of Michelangelo and DaVinci's many sketches, inventions, machines, sculptures, codices and paintings.
Experience vibrant and authentic flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company. The show hosts an exceptional group of musicians; flamenco singers, guitarists, a cajon player, a violinist and a dancer, joining Daniel in a must-see powerful flamenco performance bursting with passion and authenticity.
