Rachel Murphy

Joyce McMillan: Cumbernauld Theatre shouldn't be forced to close because of an admin fail The crisis at Cumbernauld Theatre raises some important questions, writes Joyce McMillan. In particular: should an otherwise successful arts organisation ever be put at risk simply because of a failur...

Joyce McMillan: Cumbernauld Theatre shouldn't be forced to close because of an admin fail
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Is cultural snobbery behind the death sentence of this Scots arts organisation? With Cumbernauld Theatre's future on the line, we should act or risk losing a vital part of Scottish Theatre.

My thoughts in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the current situation at Cumbernauld Theatre, which after being turned down for multi year funding by Creative Scotland may be forced to close its doors before the end of this year.

www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

Exclusive: Elaine C Smith, Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Blythe Duff & Colin McCredie back campaign to save Cumbernauld Theatre from closure as more than 40 jobs hang in the balance.
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A Real Pain (2024) Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their...

A Real Pain:

An incredibly charming and dynamic wee dramedy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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A ★★★★½ review of Maria (2024) Beautiful and tragic. Jolie gives a devine portrayal of the fabulous Prima Donna.

🎬 Maria:

Devine, tragic telling of the prima donna’s last days. Beautiful acting from Angelina Jolie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½

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A ★★★ review of We Live in Time (2024) Wasn’t really gripped until at least half way through but a teary Andrew Garfield does plug the heartstrings

We Live in Time ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wasn’t really gripped until at least half way through but a teary Andrew Garfield does plug the heartstrings 😢

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A Complete Unknown (2024) New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutio...

A Complete Unknown 🎞️

Woah, this guy’s a dick. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½

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