The Glaswegian
A powerful and moving one-man show, The Glaswegian charts seventy years of one man's life against the backdrop of a changing city. In a tour-de-force solo performance, Cameron Ashplant brings eight decades of Glasgow to life, transforming into more than forty characters along the way.
As Chuck embarks on a final bus journey through his home city, memories flood back: childhood dreams, first loves, lifelong friendships, brushes with crime, family struggles and the challenge of staying afloat when the world around you keeps changing. Along the way, he finds himself at the heart of some of Scotland's defining moments, from the decline of the shipyards and the notorious Ice Cream Wars to football culture, hardship and celebration.
But beneath the laughter and nostalgia lies a man haunted by absence. As the people he loves slip further from his grasp, Chuck must confront the loneliness and regret that have shaped his life as much as the city itself.
By turns hilarious, heartbreaking and fiercely honest, The Glaswegian is a universal story of resilience, identity and belonging. Following sold-out performances in Glasgow and a successful UK tour, this acclaimed production arrives in New York.
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Theater/Theatre
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$26.00 + $2.50 fee
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March 25, 2027
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145 minutes
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19:30
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Under St Marks
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94 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
