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Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Theatre reviews: Les Parents Terribles | The Winter's Tale
In the age of terror and “family values”, Sigmund Freud and his ideas are out of fashion; but all the same, it’s worth remembering their explosive influence on many of the great sexual and social revolutionaries of the 20th century.
The Scotsman, 20 June 2008 Swindle and Death at Tron, Glasgow
Alasdair McCrone and Peter Arnott, director and writer respectively, of this entertaining squib, performed an early extract of it at the annual Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland ceremony this time last year.
The Times, 19 June 2008 Dundee Rep is CATS pyjamas (again)
On Sunday, June 15, Glasgow’s splendid Ňran Mór venue played host to the annual Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS). The event was programmed as part of the city’s West End Festival (WEF) and was, by popular acclaim, the best CATS gathering since the awards began in 2003.
Theatre Voice, 18 June 2008 Les parents terribles at Dundee Rep
One does not immediately associate Jean Cocteau with boulevard comedy, but the tight structure and lightness of touch of Les parents terribles underlines how skilful a technician he was . . .
The Times, 17 June 2008 Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland announced
Yesterday saw the presentation ceremony for the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland at Oran Mor. As I mentioned when the nominations were announced I was particularly pleased to see "The Wall" feature in a couple of categories
A View from the Stalls, 16 June 2008 News | Awards | CRITICS AWARDS FOR THEATRE IN SCOTLAND | Winners 2008
The sixth annual CATS, for the year 2007-08, were announced at 6pm on Sunday June 15 in a ceremony at Oran Mor, Glasgow, with special guests Johnny Beattie and Maureen Beattie.
Rogues and Vagabonds, 16 June 2008 Dundee’s Peer Nabs Four Scottish Theatre Awards
The Tony Awards weren’t the only theatre awards taking place last night.
What's on Stage, 16 June 2008 Theatre group wins big at awards
Dundee Rep is celebrating winning four honours at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS).
BBC Tayside, 16 June 2008 Dundee Rep wins four theatre critic awards
Dundee Rep scooped four of Scotland's theatre critic awards last night for its production of Ibsen's Peer Gynt.
The Herald, 16 June 2008 Dundee Rep’s Peer Gynt sweeps Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland
Dundee Rep led the way at this year’s Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland, taking four of the ten awards on offer, including Best Production for its staging of Ibsen’s Peer Gynt.
The Stage, 16 June 2008 Theatre company scoops four awards
Scotland's only repertory theatre company yesterday scooped four awards for their production of Peer Gynt at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland.
The Scotsman, 16 June 2008 Dundee Rep is big winner in Scottish theatre awards
Shows produced by Dundee Rep dominated the 6 th annual Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland, or C.A.T.S., which were awarded in Glasgow on Sunday.
STV, 16 June 2008 Mary Mary Doll quite contrary
Damned if they do, damned if they don’t would seem to be the position the cast of last year’s Glasgow King’s panto Sleeping Beauty find themselves in ahead of the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) at Ňran Mór on Sunday where they’ve been nominated for Best Ensemble.
Metro, 10 June 2008 Critics Can Shove Their Gongs
The Critics Awards - Scotland's ONLY awards for the theatre - are on in Glasgow next week but I bet there's not too many queuing round the block to beat the rush for tickets.
Sunday Mail, 6 June 2008 Nominees revealed for 2008 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland
Dundee Rep has been hailed as the frontrunner for the 2008 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS). The Rep heads the bill with 13 nominations across 9 categories, including Best Performance in both the male and female categories, Best Ensemble, Best Design, Best Use of Music and Sound, Best Director and Best Production.
The List, 22 May 2008 A golden year for the Scottish stage
With shows as varied as Peer Gynt, Sunshine on Leith and Venus as a Boy to consider, drawing up the shortlist for Scotland's theatre awards was particularly tricky
Guardian, 20 May 2008 Dundee Rep leads race for prestigious theatre awards
Dundee Rep is leading the race for Scotland's most prestigious theatre awards, it was announced yesterday.
The Herald, 19 May 2008 Rep rewarded with 13 nominations
There was jubilation at Dundee Rep this weekend at the news that it heads the field in this year’s shortlists for the CATS awards
Dundee Courier, 19 May 2008 Rep Theatre takes lead in awards
critics’ gongs recognise excellence
Dundee Rep Theatre is leading the field of nominations in this year’s critics’ awards.
Press and Journal, 19 May 2008 Thirteen nominations for Dundee Rep at Scottish theatre awards
Dundee Rep leads the way at this year’s Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland with a total of 13 nominations in nine of the ten possible categories
The Stage, 19 May 2008 Stage is set for theatre awards
Glasgow is to host the glittering Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland.
Evening Times, 19 May 2008 Proclaimers show tops Scottish theatre awards
A musical based on the music of the Proclaimers has picked up a flurry of nominations in the 6th annual Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland , or C.A.T.S.
Scottish Television, 19 May 2008 Never stumped for a dramatic new diversion
Sandy Grierson has a proven capacity for eclectic roles, and his latest surreal performance is no exception.
Scotland on Sunday, 18 May 2008 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland
Company denied funding by Scottish Arts Council receives three nominations
The Times, 18 May 2008 Scottish Theatre Awards shortlists
The winners of the 2007-2008 Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland aren't announced until mid June but today sees the release of the shortlists for each of the ten awards.
View From the Stalls, 18 May 2008 To contact the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland, please email
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