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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bay City Rollers musical announces cast ahead of theatre run
The Bay City Rollers musical 'Rollers Forever' will take the stage at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre, celebrating fans' enduring love for the band. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Rollers Forever focuses the story of two lifelong Bay City Rollers fans who reconnect on a Saturday night and relive their teenage obsession with the Rollers. It opens at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre from on August 19 and runs until August 30. It stars Chiara Sparkes and Dani Heron as friends Susan and Jenny, and Chiara said that there is excitement in the air ahead of the show commencing its run. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She said: 'It's exciting to have a show that people are so excited about coming to see. And it's sold so well already, that's quite rare. Going into a show already knowing there are so many fans and people that want it to be good, I think that's exciting.' Dani added: 'My mum absolutely loves them, and my aunties too. You don't realise how many songs they have. You know Shang-a-lang but then you look into it and you go 'I know that song, and that song.' 'I said to my mum and before I had accepted it she had bought tickets!' Alongside Chiara and Dani, Liam Harkins plays Susan's brother Alec, bringing his compelling stage presence following his performance as Celtic legend Tommy Burns. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rollermania will take over the Pavilion this August | Wattie Cheung Chiara and Dani play best friends connected by their love of the Rollers as it took over the world, something that writer Danny McCahon was keen to bring into focus on the stage. He explained: Well, there's only been two manias really in Britain, Beatlemania and Rollermania. I remember the 70s, not as if it was 50 years ago, but as if it was maybe a decade ago. And I remembered so many people in my life being massive Bay City Roller fans. In fact, my wife is a massive Bay City Rollers fan. 'One of the things she brought into our marriage was three Bay City Rollers albums. So I knew about them, but when I started examining what made a Rollers fan so close to the band, I started realising we were all the same. No matter what band you were into in the 70s, the band that you followed is how you found your people.' Danny said the play will shine a spotlight on those relationships formed through bands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He continued: 'Whatever band you're associating yourself with is how you find your people. And this play has turned out to be a sort of spotlight on how that friendship is enduring. Friendship and love can endure when it's kicked off with a shared interest like that.' John McLaughlin had been a lifelong Rollers fan, before becoming a member of the band when they reunited in 2015. Now he is a producer of Rollers Forever. He explained: 'It's incredible. I've seen it first hand. I've been a Bay City Rollers fan since I was a wee boy aged seven or eight. They were the first real band I had seen on the telly, and I saw the colour, the screaming girls on Top of the Pops, and then I saw an interview with them. They talked like me. 'So it really made a huge impression on me. I thought, 'Oh, this looks amazing. And they talk like me. This is amazing'. And then years later, full circle, I was lucky enough to put the reunion together with Les, Alan and Woody, and we took it all the way to the Hydro.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And still flying the flag for the Rollers is Stuart 'Woody' Wood. The sole remaining member of the band from their 1970s heyday said that the musical is a chance for the Rollers fans to shine. He said: 'Back in 2015 and there were all these plans to do all this stuff, a movie and musical and reunion and it was great. The shows were sell outs. It was brilliant fun. John always wanted to do this musical, and we all stayed pals through the whole thing. We've written songs together, the title for the musical Rollers Forever is a song that we've written for it.' Bay City Rollers fans were known for their passion 'It's about the fans. It's not the story of the Bay City Rollers. It's just Bay City Rollers Music and the fans are telling their story.' The legacy of the Rollers has endured for more than five decades, Woody said that he feels lucky that their songs have stood the test of time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He said: 'Those songs are still getting played someplace, whether it's their parents or their grandparents, the older radio stations, we had that top 20 last year, and just certain songs that just seem to stand the test of time. And we are lucky enough that a bunch of our songs are still doing that.' Tickets range from £25 - £39.50 and are available now here.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Sky News AU
'Silence': Aussie mum reveals the shocking way other parents reacted when she lost her three-year-old daughter at busy playground
An Aussie mum has revealed the shocking way other parents dismissed her when she lost her three-year-old daughter at a busy playground. Dani Smith used to judge other parents who lost their children in public spaces and never thought the terrifying experience would happen to her. However, when her daughter went missing at a local playground one day she was met with a cold-shouldered reaction from her fellow mums - leaving her shocked and hurt. Dani took her daughters, aged one and three, to the playground on a warm, sunny day, where her youngest began making a fuss in the pram. The playground was fenced off, so Dani let her three-year-old run off excitedly while she comforted the unsettled baby. "When I looked up from the pram, I could no longer see my three-year-old," Dani told Kidspot on Friday. "At first, I calmly looked around the playground and checked to see if she was at the top of the slide. "I called out to her several times, but she didn't answer or come back to me. My baby stopped crying, probably curious as to why I was shouting." Dani then began panicking furiously and was faced with all sorts of confronting, racing thoughts, from her daughter possibly being kidnapped to having escaped the playground by crawling under the fence. It was every parent's worst nightmare: One minute her daughter was there, the next she was gone. While she screamed the three-year-old's name, Dani said she noticed other parents "just stood around chatting to each other." Frustrated, she said she asked some of them, "Have you seen my daughter?" to which they replied, "No, sorry", and continued chatting. Dani assumed the other mums probably just thought her toddler was playing a game of hide and seek, when in fact it was the opposite. She said she continued asking more parents if they would assist in the search, only to be met with "radio silence". Dani eventually found her daughter hiding in the bushes with a big smile, totally unaware of the ordeal that had just unfolded. She immediately gathered her infant and left the playground with both children in tow, but said she will never forget that day. Reflecting, Dani said the other parents must have assumed the situation wasn't dire. She said maybe if they had known what was going through her mind, they would have helped. Dani said when she shared her experience with her other mums who lost their children momentarily, some said they were also met with a cold shoulder, but most of the time, strangers helped them find their lost child. Now, Dani said she will never judge another parent for losing their son or daughter and will offer her help, knowing just how easily it can happen.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Luxury £34 beauty buy that gives you glass skin & mattifies your T-zone is scanning at tills for just £7.99
SHOPPERS are racing to get their hands on this £34 luxury beauty buy that's scanning for just £7.99. The face mask has been hailed as the ultimate cure to a greasy T-zone, while leaving skin feeling smooth and glassy. Advertisement 1 Elemis Superfood Purity Face Mask is scanning for £7.99 Credit: Home Bargains The Elemis Superfood Purity Face Mask promises to mattify complexions in just 10 minutes and can be copped online at Home Bargains. But for just £7.99 - down from £34 - shoppers better be quick, as the "smoothie-inspired" skincare product is flying off shelves. Packed with Brazilian purple clay and an Omega-rich blend it promises to help "purify" and "balance" the skin. It's also filled with a sugar-derived prebiotic to help Advertisement Read more on Fab FLYING OFF SHELVES Elated consumers have called the mask "amazing" and "brilliant", with one happy customer saying it's left her feeling like a million dollars. One shopper said: "It's my first time using this mask it has a lovely smell to it and the texture is creamy with little bits of berry in. "A little goes a long way. I have sensitive oily skin and it doesn't irritate my skin. "It made my feel very soft and mattified and doesn't overly dry the skin out which I find that other clay face masks dry my skin too much. Would definitely buy again and recommend." Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive While another added: "This face mask is amazing! Smells fab, goes on and dries lovely and then leaves your skin feeling a million dollars! So soft and hydrated." A third said: "Brilliant deep cleaning for your skin without drying out my dry skin". Shoppers run to Primark for £6 home staple that's giving Barbie Dream House BEAUTY BARGAINS This isn't the first time Home Bargains has cut the price of luxury products. Earlier this month, TikTok user Dani, from the account Emilia and Dani's Diary, shared her joy after stumbling across a shelf full of viral goodies at a fraction of their original price. Advertisement The bargain retailer was spotted selling Mallows Beauty products. The TikToker said: 'I've been wanting to try this brand for ages, so I'm so happy I've found it here." Mallows Beauty, the self-love promoting, vegan skincare brand is usually stocked in the likes of Boots, Superdrug and Urban Outfitters. But Dani spotted the pastel-packaged products in Home Bargains for as little as £2.99. Advertisement Among the steals were Mallows Beauty's Body Butter, priced at £3.99 instead of the recommended retail price (RRP) of £20.95 – that's more than 80 per cent off. Also on the shelf was the Watermelon Body Scrub for £3.99, down from £19.95. HOW TO GRAB A BARGAIN Shopping expert Tom Church, co-founder of the website, said you'll find the best offers at the front of your local branch. He said: "Unlike shops such as TK Maxx, Home Bargains doesn't keep their reduced items at the back of the shop. Advertisement "Make sure you scan all the shelves as soon as you enter so you don't miss the best bargains by assuming discounted items are tucked away at the back of the shop." It's not just about keeping your eyes peeled at the front of the store, make sure you turn your eyes downwards when you're walking around as well. Tom said often shops put their best value items on the shelf closest to the floor, and Home Bargains is no different. He added: "That way you're more likely to miss them and buy the more expensive option that's at eye level. Advertisement "Often the best deals will be by the door to lure you in."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Luxury £34 beauty buy that gives you glass skin & mattifies your T-zone is scanning at tills for just £7.99
Plus, an expert reveals how to get your hands on the best bargains SKIN WIN Luxury £34 beauty buy that gives you glass skin & mattifies your T-zone is scanning at tills for just £7.99 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are racing to get their hands on this £34 luxury beauty buy that's scanning for just £7.99. The face mask has been hailed as the ultimate cure to a greasy T-zone, while leaving skin feeling smooth and glassy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Elemis Superfood Purity Face Mask is scanning for £7.99 Credit: Home Bargains The Elemis Superfood Purity Face Mask promises to mattify complexions in just 10 minutes and can be copped online at Home Bargains. But for just £7.99 - down from £34 - shoppers better be quick, as the "smoothie-inspired" skincare product is flying off shelves. Packed with Brazilian purple clay and an Omega-rich blend it promises to help "purify" and "balance" the skin. It's also filled with a sugar-derived prebiotic to help promote healthy looking skin. FLYING OFF SHELVES Elated consumers have called the mask "amazing" and "brilliant", with one happy customer saying it's left her feeling like a million dollars. One shopper said: "It's my first time using this mask it has a lovely smell to it and the texture is creamy with little bits of berry in. "A little goes a long way. I have sensitive oily skin and it doesn't irritate my skin. "It made my feel very soft and mattified and doesn't overly dry the skin out which I find that other clay face masks dry my skin too much. Would definitely buy again and recommend." While another added: "This face mask is amazing! Smells fab, goes on and dries lovely and then leaves your skin feeling a million dollars! So soft and hydrated." A third said: "Brilliant deep cleaning for your skin without drying out my dry skin". Shoppers run to Primark for £6 home staple that's giving Barbie Dream House BEAUTY BARGAINS This isn't the first time Home Bargains has cut the price of luxury products. Earlier this month, TikTok user Dani, from the account Emilia and Dani's Diary, shared her joy after stumbling across a shelf full of viral goodies at a fraction of their original price. The bargain retailer was spotted selling Mallows Beauty products. The TikToker said: 'I've been wanting to try this brand for ages, so I'm so happy I've found it here." Mallows Beauty, the self-love promoting, vegan skincare brand is usually stocked in the likes of Boots, Superdrug and Urban Outfitters. But Dani spotted the pastel-packaged products in Home Bargains for as little as £2.99. Among the steals were Mallows Beauty's Body Butter, priced at £3.99 instead of the recommended retail price (RRP) of £20.95 – that's more than 80 per cent off. Also on the shelf was the Watermelon Body Scrub for £3.99, down from £19.95. HOW TO GRAB A BARGAIN Shopping expert Tom Church, co-founder of the website, said you'll find the best offers at the front of your local branch. He said: "Unlike shops such as TK Maxx, Home Bargains doesn't keep their reduced items at the back of the shop. "Make sure you scan all the shelves as soon as you enter so you don't miss the best bargains by assuming discounted items are tucked away at the back of the shop." It's not just about keeping your eyes peeled at the front of the store, make sure you turn your eyes downwards when you're walking around as well. Tom said often shops put their best value items on the shelf closest to the floor, and Home Bargains is no different. He added: "That way you're more likely to miss them and buy the more expensive option that's at eye level. "Often the best deals will be by the door to lure you in."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins in huge format shake-up for new series as bosses line up show-first twist
CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a huge format change when the new series airs - with bosses lining up a show-first, The Sun can exclusively reveal. We told in March how Channel 4 had made Advertisement 3 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a huge format change Credit: Channel 4 3 Aussie stars taking part include Neighbours icon Natalie Credit: WireImage 3 Love Island winner Dani has also signed up for the show Credit: Alamy Now The Sun can reveal - for the first time - the new Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins cast will be made up of both UK and Australian celebrities. The smart money saving move means it will also air Down Under, with the budget being split with Aussie network Channel 7. An insider said: 'Bosses have decided to mix things up this year to keep things fresh, and for the first time ever, the show will be made up of a mix of UK and Aussie celebs. 'The show is huge down under and will air there too, so it's also a way of splitting the budget with the Australian network. Advertisement More on SAS: Who Dares Wins 'Lots of the Aussie names will be familiar to UK audiences, and vice versa." So far The Sun has revealed that the Aussie stars taking part are Jess Power from MAFS and For UK stars, we recently revealed Love Island winner A source said: "Dani may be small in stature but she's incredibly tough. Advertisement Most read in Reality 'Any woman who can juggle working while being a mum to three children under four is impressive — and that's the woman Dani's friends and family see on a daily basis. 'Celebrity SAS is a really difficult show, both mentally and physically. It will push her to her limits but she can't wait to get started." Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins winners revealed The series was filmed in Morocco and will air next year.
