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July 13, 2017

Blog - Rain, rain, go away

July 13, 2017/ Dav McKenzie
Blog - Rain, rain, go away

Outdoor performance in Scotland. I know, I know don’t laugh. Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it?

Well it’s not and at Bard in the Botanics it’s all part of the rehearsal process.

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July 13, 2017/ Dav McKenzie/
July 11, 2017

Blog - Violence & Theatre

July 11, 2017/ Dav McKenzie
Blog - Violence & Theatre

Our Assistant Director Nikki Kalkman will be blogging for us over the next couple of weeks and in this blog she some insights about our exciting adaptation of Queen Lear and some of the action you can expect to see!

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July 11, 2017/ Dav McKenzie/
July 01, 2017

Blog - These Headstrong Women

July 01, 2017/ Dav McKenzie
Blog - These Headstrong Women

Our Assistant Director Nikki Kalkman will be blogging for us over the next couple of weeks and in this first blog shares some insights about our exciting adaptation of Queen Lear.

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July 01, 2017/ Dav McKenzie/
June 11, 2017

Bard in the Botanics scoops major award in 15th annual CATS

June 11, 2017/ Gordon Barr
Bard in the Botanics scoops major award in 15th annual CATS

Bard in the Botanics’ gender-bending production of Coriolanus has seen Glasgow’s celebrated Shakespeare festival scoop the Best Female Performance Award at the 15th anniversary CATS it was revealed today.

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June 11, 2017/ Gordon Barr/
May 30, 2017

Cast Announcement - MA Acting Course

May 30, 2017/ Dav McKenzie
Cast Announcement - MA Acting Course

Each summer, we team up with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s MA Acting Course and New College Lanarkshire to provide Emerging Artists with the opportunity to work alongside our professional cast.

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May 30, 2017/ Dav McKenzie/
May 29, 2017

Cast Announcement - Janette Foggo & Nathan Byrne

May 29, 2017/ Gordon Barr
Cast Announcement - Janette Foggo & Nathan Byrne

The role of Lear is a challenge for any actor but if there is any “headstrong woman” up for the challenge, it is the fantastic Janette Foggo. Joining will be another new face for 2017 – Nathan Byrne, making his Bard debut.

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May 29, 2017/ Gordon Barr/
May 26, 2017

Cast Announcement - Emma Claire Brightlyn & Esme Bayley

May 26, 2017/ Dav McKenzie
Cast Announcement - Emma Claire Brightlyn & Esme Bayley

This summer, we’re delighted to welcome back Emma Claire Brightlyn and Esme Bayley to the Bard in the Botanics company.

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May 26, 2017/ Dav McKenzie/
May 25, 2017

Cast Announcement - Beth Marshall & Finlay McLean

May 25, 2017/ Gordon Barr
Cast Announcement - Beth Marshall & Finlay McLean

Another two familiar Bard faces today. We’re thrilled to welcome back Beth Marshall and Finlay McLean to the 2017 company.

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May 25, 2017/ Gordon Barr/
May 24, 2017

Cast Announcement - Nicole Cooper & Kirk Bage

May 24, 2017/ Gordon Barr
Cast Announcement - Nicole Cooper & Kirk Bage

Today we have two very familiar faces for Bard audiences. Fresh from her Critics Award for Theatre nomination for last year’s Coriolanus (pictured), Nicole Cooper will be returning along with by another Bard favourite – Kirk Bage for his 11th season with us.

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May 24, 2017/ Gordon Barr/
May 23, 2017

Cast Announcement - Stephanie McGregor & James Boal

May 23, 2017/ Gordon Barr
Cast Announcement - Stephanie McGregor & James Boal

Over the next few days, we’ll be announcing the 2017 Bard in the Botanics company and up first is a returning actor and a new face.  It's Stephanie McGregor and James Boal.

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May 23, 2017/ Gordon Barr/
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