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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Guess the reason behind New York cabbie's claim to fame...
The Diary is now eagerly awaiting the Scottification of other notable works of fantasy. Very soon we are sure to be watching an improved movie version of C.S. Lewis's classic yarn… The Highland Cow, The Witch and the Wardrobe. And instead of hobbits travelling to the evil land of Mordor, there will be an iteration of The Lord of the Rings where a fellowship of small hairy men called the nesbitts make their way from Glasgow into the heinous kingdom of England. Of course, Scotland doesn't just specialise in fantasy fiction. We're also a dab hand at gritty realism, as you'll now discover by reading the following classic tales from our archives… Waterworks don't work A Canada-based reader visiting Scotland was on the train from Oban to Glasgow where two chaps were in a desperate hurry to get past the refreshment trolley in order to get to the toilet. 'After some shuffling and shunting,' said our reader, 'the Glesga wummin in charge of the trolley managed to let them past, interrupting her sales patter just long enough to announce to everyone in the carriage, 'Thae men – their prostates are a' gone', then carried on selling coffee and sandwiches.' Added our reader: 'I sat with my legs tight crossed until we got to Glasgow.' Foreign affairs A woman in a Glasgow coffee shop was heard telling her friend that she went to see her doctor about a back pain, and he recommended she see a chiropractor. 'I swear,' she added, 'for a few seconds I thought he was wanting to send me to Egypt.' The fame game An East Kilbride reader got into a cab in New York and noticed from the driver's licence that he was named Robert Burns. Making conversation, our reader said: 'That's a famous name you have.' 'It should be,' replied the chap, 'I've been driving a cab here for nearly 40 years.' Horsing around Will the poor folk at Tesco never catch a break? A reader told us: 'Seen leaving Lochgilphead last Saturday… the white articulated Tesco delivery truck with the additional text, graffiti-style, along the length of the trailer, hand-written in the traffic grime: 'Caution – horses in transit'.' The absolute goat A reader found herself living on the outskirts of New Orleans, and once glanced out the window and spotted a goat grazing in the garden. She chased it away, then a short while later a neighbour rung the doorbell and said: 'I know you're from a foreign country, so I thought I'd let you know that the animal in your yard this morning is called a goat, and it's relatively harmless.' Our reader thanked him kindly.
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Award-winning actor to star in stage version of classic in Glasgow
The upcoming production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe based on C.S. Lewis's classic novel, will be performed at The King's Theatre, Glasgow, from June 10 to 14. Award-winning actor Katy Stephens is set to play the iconic White Witch. Read more: Acclaimed comedian announces first Glasgow show in a decade Stephens has had a successful career with leading roles at Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company, with whom she is an Associate Artist. She said: "The role of Her Imperial Majesty Jadis, Queen of Narnia, in this thrilling stage version of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is something I can't wait to play. "The thought of casting a spell over Narnia to make it always winter but never Christmas is simply tantalising. "Let the magic begin." The stage production will see the Pevensie children portrayed by Joanna Adaran as Susan, Jesse Dunbar as Peter, Kudzai Mangombe as Lucy, and Bunmi Osadolor as Edmund. Stanton Wright will take on the central role of Aslan, the great lion. The rest of the cast includes Archie Combe, Andrew Davison, Anya de Villiers, Molly Francis, Ruby Greenwood, Ffion Haf, Rhiannon Hopkins, Joe Keenan, Oliver Magor, JB Maya, Luca Moscardini, Alfie Richards, Kraig Thornber, Ed Thorpe, Rhodri Watkins, Shane Anthony Whiteley. Since its publication in October 1950, C.S. Lewis's book has sold more than 85 million copies in 60 languages, making it one of the top ten best-selling books of all time. The stage adaptation of the iconic book previously enjoyed a successful, critically acclaimed London run in 2022/23. Chris Harper, producer, said: "We can't wait for children and adults alike to join us on this spectacular new journey through the wardrobe, and are proud to be marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis's novel with this tour." Read more: Wicked Wizard of Oz coming to Glasgow this December Michael Fentiman, director, said: "I'm delighted to be taking our beautiful production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe on a major tour of the UK and Ireland in 2025. "The production celebrates the magic of live theatre and is led by a multi-talented cast of actors, singers, musicians, dancers and puppeteers; it is a celebration of the possibilities of the collective imagination and the boundless wonders of individual skill." The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is produced by Chris Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber and was first produced at the Leeds Playhouse. This production is directed by Michael Fentiman, based on the original production by Sally Cookson, with set and costume design by Tom Paris.
