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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
LGBT-inclusive education 'would have changed my life'
Winner of the second annual Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in March 2024, McCabe has also appeared on programmes such as Scot Squad, Have I Got News For You, and Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Her stand-up show Femme Fatality was recorded for the BBC, and she is planning a four-week run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was announced as the patron of TIE in January this year, saying at the time: 'In a society that feels more polarised, and I can see some of the same old rhetoric from the past, LGBT inclusive education is too important to ignore. I will bring humour, passion, and fight to this role to make sure that not one young person feels the way that I felt because of their sexuality.' READ MORE Speaking to The Herald, McCabe discussed being made homeless after coming out to her parents, middle-class homophobia, and the need to continue fighting for progress for the LGBT+ community. Susie McCabe spoke exclusively to education specialist James McEnaney (Image: Gordon Terris / The Herald) 'I think you get to a stage where you realise you're living your life but the decisions you make are really going to impact the people coming behind you. I'm still of a generation of gay people who had a generation above them that taught them things. That generation went to more funerals than I'll ever go to in my life. That generation worked really hard for me to be accepted and get my equality. They kicked in the doors. 'As I was starting to see us lurch to the right. I was seeing things and hearing things that I would have seen and heard in the 1980s. 'I started to see people in public office use language that jarred me. She says that the work being done by TIE, and the message of acceptance it sends to all young people, is something she wants to support and protect: 'That would have changed my life.'
Scotsman
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Govan Fair Queen: Elaine C Smith stars in new Paul Black short film
Harper Blue Hamilton and Elaine C. Smith star in Paul Black's Govan Fair Queen. | BBC Scotland / Shakehaus Written and directed by Paul Black, Govan Fair Queen stars Elaine C Smith and Harper Blue Hamilton with Julie Wilson Nimmo also set to appear. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 'heartfelt and hilarious' new short film starring Scottish icon Elaine C Smith, will soon be released on BBC Scotland. Titled Govan Fair Queen, the short comes from rising Glasgow filmmaker and comedian Paul Black who said the project was based 'roughly' on his childhood. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It follows 9-year-old Abigail as she is reluctantly roped into entering the annual Govan Fair competition by her gran Linda. With a dream holiday to Florida at stake, tensions rise and a long-standing rivalry is reignited. Harper Blue Hamilton will make her onscreen debut as Abigail, with Smith playing her larger-than-life grandmother. Balamory and Scot Squad actress Julie Wilson Nimmo will also appear as one of the judges. Described as 'a celebration of working-class pride, local legacy, and intergenerational love set in the heart of Govan', crews were spotted filming in Glasgow earlier this year with The Govan Fair committee even loaning the production the authentic Govan Fair Queen crown. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Govan Fair Queen highlights 'the joy in working class communities' Black, a two-time Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award nominee, said it was a 'joy' to make the short. He said: 'It was a joy to work with such a talented cast and crew on a wee story (roughly) based on my childhood, The Govan Fair holds a special place in the community's heart, and I loved bringing it to life on screen. 'It celebrates the humour and tenacity of the women I grew up around, highlighting the joy in working class communities that is often overlooked in stories about us.' The film is executive produced by Margarita Veberaite for Shakehaus and produced by Lauren Lamarr, with editorial input, accessibility support, and local engagement support from The Portal Studios. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Three judges for the Govan Fair Queen contest seated in a row in a town hall. The head judge, played by Julie Wilson Nimmo, sits in the middle | BBC Scotland / Shakehaus Moya Crowley, the creative director of The Portal Studios, said they were proud to support a film which celebrates 'authentic local storytelling'. She added: 'Paul's voice shines throughout this story, capturing the spirit, humour and strength of the community.' How to watch Govan Fair Queen? Govan Fair Queen will be released on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Monday, July 14. It will also be broadcast on BBC Scotland at 9.30pm on the same day.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Award-winning comedian to headline Glenboig show
Scottish Comedy's "wildest storyteller", Rosco McClelland, will take to the stage at Brickworx in Glenboig on Friday, July 4, as part of the Kiln It! Comedy event. Rosco, known for his gravelly voice and offbeat storytelling, was crowned Scottish Comedian of the Year in 2016. Read more: Viral TikTok comedian heading to Glasgow with biggest UK tour yet Since then, he's become a major figure on the UK comedy circuit, recently picking up the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Rosco's TV credits include Comedy Central Live, BBC Scotland's Up For It, and CBBC's The Dog Ate My Homework. He has also performed on popular stages around the world, from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Read more: 'Woooooweeeee': Popular country star to perform in Glasgow as part of upcoming tour This Friday, Rosco will headline the upcoming comedy night in North Lanarkshire, which will also feature performances from Obie, Liam Wallace, Ray-Jack, Brian Mooney, Gita Blaze, and Pirate King Pete Murphy. Doors open at 7pm, with the show running from 8pm to 10.30pm. Tickets, priced at £13.70, are available for over-18s on the Eventbrite website.
