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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
True crime tale of Glasgow poisoning turned into city play
Written by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor, the musical is inspired by the scandalous tale of 19th century femme fatale Madeleine Smith, who was accused of poisoning her lover but given a rare Not Proven verdict. The truth as to what happened is still questioned to this day. Also this season at the West End venue, award-winning poet and playwright Kevin P Gilday makes his PPP debut with Gravity, a drama about a man who refuses to vacate his flat in a condemned Glasgow high-rise, and the unconventional social worker determined to help him before tragedy unfolds. Brian James O'Sullivan (Image: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan) Katy Nixon, writer of the David MacLennan Award-winning Jellyfish, returns with new drama Cheapo about two teenagers who play chess in their local KFC, while a fading starlet holding onto the hope of playing the role of a lifetime is the subject of Maybe Tomorrow by PPP favourite Brian James O'Sullivan and performer Hannah Jarrett-Scott in her playwriting debut. The season also includes two spooky productions - Righ Isagair: The Fisher King, a folk thriller from writer and performer Kenny Boyle, about two best friends who discover they are not alone on the dark Outer Hebridean moors; and Hauns Aff Ma Haunted Bin! by Éimi Quinn, about an auntie and niece attempting to hide a murder. Éimi Quinn (Image: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan) The autumn line-up, which runs from September 1 to November 22, also includes a contemporary hip hop musical exploring the legend of William Wallace. Co-produced with Raw Material, Wallace is an exciting collaboration between playwright Rob Drummond and acclaimed rapper-songwriter Dave Hook, that explores Wallace's contested place on the spectrum between myth and history. Brian Logan (Image: Calum O'Brien) Brian Logan, PPP's artistic director, said: 'The nights may be drawing in but the lunchtimes will be brighter than ever at Òran Mór this autumn, with a scintillating line-up of pastry-assisted theatre. 'As usual at PPP, this season balances broad comedy with big-hitting drama, rookies with well-loved talents, shows about the past with shows thrillingly about the here and now. 'We couldn't be more excited to kick off with Wallace, the hip hop musical they're already calling (well, I am…) Scotland's Hamilton. 'Throw in some spine-chilling Gaelic folklore, a cracking Glasgow drama in a doomed high-rise, and a generational set-to between TikTok and the stage, and you've got twelve weeks of brand new theatre that you really wouldn't want to miss.' Tickets are on sale now for all performances.
Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
These six record stores are a vinyl lover's delight
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Cheapo Records Mona Miri for the Boston Globe With music, sometimes only a classic will do. That's Cheapo, a Central Square mainstay since 1954. The rarities behind the counter are the stuff of any collector's dreams (including plenty of original pressings) and the stock of new and used records is continuously being refreshed. Sellers can trust their pre-loved vinyl to the capable hands of curators paying fair prices for the good stuff. Just like it's always been. Address: 538 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Good Taste Records Good Taste isn't the biggest record store — nor does it need to be. From rare grooves to the latest drops, the selection here focuses on quality over quantity. Offerings range from hip-hop to metal to nostalgia, and include a growing collection of used records. Always-friendly husband-and-wife owners Coty and Lindsey Smith are a draw themselves: Since opening shop in the North End in 2022, they have created a welcoming atmosphere for audiophiles and newbies alike. Address: 4 Thacher Street, North End Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Music Research Library Zachary Warf This Beacon Hill spot is on Joy Street — and for vinyl collectors, there may be no happier place. Music Research Library has become a destination for its deep — and deeply varied — collection of clean, used vinyl. There are plenty of classics, but it's the rare and obscure selections, including many international artists, that have disc diggers coming back for more. With a staff that's eager to help, the experience is well worth the hike up the hill. Address: 24 Joy Street, Beacon Hill Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Stereo Jack's Mona Miri for The Boston Globe Stereo Jack's was a Cambridge stalwart before packing up — with longtime employee Chris Anzalone newly at the helm — for Somerville's Ball Square in 2022. Now the reins have been passed to manager Wayne Rogers, who will own and operate the beloved store for years to come (we hope). With one wall dedicated to new offerings from pop stars such as Sabrina Carpenter and another to rare used editions, the store embodies the quirky diversity of the vinyl renaissance. Address: 736 Broadway, Somerville Phone: Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Village Vinyl & Hi Fi This Coolidge Corner spot is the place to find that record you never knew you needed until you got there. Congolese jazz? A Disney animated movie soundtrack? A throwback compilation of Soul Train hits? Check. Check. Check. The store is intimate and the staff are helpful — the type of people who care about music and sound quality. Speaking of which, there's plenty of vintage stereo equipment for sale, too. Address: 307 Harvard Street, Brookline Phone: Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best winners for 2025 were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. We want to hear from you: ? 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