Short Attention Span Theatre - September 2024 at Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse

For one night only – grab your bargain ticket for a fab festival of short plays

Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse is the place to be this Friday (6 September 2024) as it once again welcomes the sensational Short Attention Span Theatre.

Five fabulous new plays are on offer – each lasting around 10-15 minutes – with a special bonus performance by poet Kevin P. Gilday to kick the night off.

Tickets are available now for Friday (6 September) – starting at 7.30pm in the Studio Theatre, Lanternhouse, South Kildrum Ring Road, Cumbernauld, G67 2UF. Visit https://lanternhousearts.org/events/sast or call 01236 732887.

The line-up includes:

·        Poet Kevin P. Gilday

·        ‘The Last Swally’ – written by David Bratchpiece

·        ‘Not the Usual Suspect’ – written by Gillian Massey

·        ‘Treatable’ – written by Marnie Thomson

·        ‘I've Got a Question for You’ – written by Tom Brogan

·        ‘Fluffy Clouds’ – written by Stephen Brackenridge

The mini-festival is being presented by the acclaimed Short Attention Span Theatre (SAST), which is once again shining a spotlight on emerging and established talents. Tickets cost £10-£16.

Tom Brogan, co-founder of Short Attention Span Theatre, said, "We're really pleased to be working again with Cumbernauld Theatre. Our previous shows at the wonderful Lanternhouse venue have been really popular and we can’t wait for audiences to experience our latest productions.

“It’s a chance for people to see a host of brand new plays for less than the price of many tickets at the Fringe.

"Not only is it great value, it's a fantastic way to support grassroots theatre and a chance for audiences to enjoy a magical mix of comedy, drama and thought-provoking themes in the local community.

"Tickets are selling fast so I'd advise everyone to book now to avoid disappointment."

For tickets visit https://lanternhousearts.org/events/sast and for the latest information on SAST, visit https://x.com/SASTSCOTLAND

Since its inception in 2015, SAST has been dedicated to supporting new voices in theatre and, with the help of a stellar cast of professional actors, it has transformed raw talent into captivating performances.

Over the years, SAST has presented the first theatre work by acclaimed authors Rachelle Atalla, Elissa Soave and Kirkland Ciccone, as well as the celebrated short story writer Chris McQueer.