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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Opening of Glasgow's Clydeside Containers delayed
Clydeside Containers' official opening date has been pushed back due to 'global shipping delays', organisers have said. The new food, drinks, and entertainment hub is now expected to welcome customers at 61 Broomielaw in August. (Image: Clydeside Containers) It is understood that plans for a launch event and public soft-launches will be revealed in 'due course'. (Image: Clydeside Containers) (Image: Clydeside Containers) The news comes after a banner announcing the opening was unveiled on the Broomielaw on Monday morning. READ NEXT: Viral Glasgow food stall set to open exciting new restaurant Nathan Sparling, director at Clydeside Containers, said: 'We've been overwhelmed by the buzz around Clydeside Containers—and we share everyone's frustration at having to wait a few more weeks. 'But global shipping is outside even our control. The good news is that everything's now full steam ahead, and we'll be ready to throw open the container doors before the summer is out. 'This delay is just more time to build the hype—and believe us, it'll be worth the wait.' (Image: Clydeside Containers) (Image: Clydeside Containers) READ NEXT: Major retailer suddenly closed down Glasgow Silverburn store The venue will be constructed entirely from upcycled shipping containers, and bosses noted that 'delays in the international shipping network' – specifically the transport of containers from China to Grangemouth – has slowed progress on-site. (Image: Clydeside Containers) Despite this, anticipation is said to be building for what is said to be a 'game-changing' addition to Glasgow's riverside. Clydeside Containers will offer street food, live music, cocktails, comedy, and independent retail in a colourful and curated destination. Updates will be provided by the team on Clydeside Containers' Instagram page as the final containers arrive and construction ramps up.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Famous TV couple join cast of hit supernatural thriller headed to Glasgow
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton are set to star in a supernatural thriller play that's coming to Glasgow. The couple will take on the roles of Jenny and Sam in the show 2:22 A Ghost Story during a UK-wide tour lasting from August 4, 2025, to June 20, 2026. The play will be in the city's King's Theatre from August 25 until August 30 this year. Tickets are available at They will perform as an on stage couple (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Local pizza favourite joins Clydeside Containers' tasty line-up Kevin said: "I'm such a huge fan of 2:22 as a play. "I have seen it a number of times, and I've wanted to play Sam for ages. "It's superbly written, clever, funny, and thought-provoking whilst always maintaining a danger that kept me on the edge of my seat. "When Stacey did the west end run, I thought she was brilliant and just wanted to be up there with her. "Me and Stace playing a couple with a new baby in a new house could not be more perfect. "I'm really excited." READ MORE: Stacey first played the role of Jenny in 2024 during a limited run at the Gielgud Theatre. She said: "Thrilled to be slipping back into Jenny's slippers. "Truly. I had such a magic few months with 2:22 last year, I couldn't be more excited to bring this incredibly clever show on the road. "And with my Kev. Total dream, come see us." It shares the story of Jenny, who is convinced that her new house is haunted, but her husband, Sam is sceptical. Their differing beliefs lead to an argument during a dinner with friends, culminating in a chilling crescendo at 2.22am.
