original-CF46C286-B1CF-4A21-B774-53D2E77130DF ‘13’ A Teenage Drama Review by Ben Pryde & Photos by Kevin Rodgers Having had no knowledge of the synopsis of ‘13’, I had no idea what to expect when I entered Clydebank Town Hall for the performance. It’s safe to say I was blown away by the crude humour, excellent choreography and Clydesider Editor • Creative
Community Cinema Celebrations by Jenny Watson Photos Courtesy of the Community Cinema When two local camera enthusiasts decided to put on a community film show they couldn’t have guessed it would become a local institution. I caught up with Lawrie Pennycook from Dumbarton to find out how he and Tommy Crocket turned Clydesider Editor • Community
Reader Recommends: The Wiz was Whizz! Words by Ben Pryde & Photo by Holly Steel The Clydebank Musical Society cast a spell on their audiences with their recent production of ‘The Wiz’. With 23 songs, all performed with passion, and a plot followed and acted beautifully, the cast had audiences laughing and chuckling throughout. CMS is Clydesider Editor • Entertainment
Pg 6 Drumming Stories Storytelling for Adults Returns by Mary Irvine Last summer’s trial sessions of ‘Storytelling for Adults’ took us on journeys in poetry, prose and video, from local places to all round the world, as local people told their extraordinary stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, but all fascinating. Everyone even had their own drum in Clydesider Editor • Entertainment
Room for Every Voice by Mary Irvine In the centre of Dumbarton is the Church where Charles Rennie Mackintosh married Margaret Macdonald on August 20, 1899. Established in 1873 the church of St. Augustine (of Hippo) recently hosted a series of events to celebrate its 150th birthday. Among them a special Eucharist, an all-community Clydesider Editor • Entertainment
Red Ramp Nights Words by Angela Clark Photos by Katie Kennedy and courtesy of Golden Friendships A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users - believed to be the first in the world. The Golden Friendship Club, based in Dalmuir, is a community hub that provides support Clydesider Editor • Accessibility