Theatre 118: The Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Talks To David Hewitson...

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to theatre director and producer David Hewitson who is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Theatre 118, a new fringe venue dedicated to grassroots, DIY and emerging theatre makers. David gave some background to Theatre 118, where they are based and why, and what their aims are.

The two then talk about the work of the Outer Spaces charity and the work they do, before discussing the importance of place more widely, and the history of independent and grassroots theatre in Glasgow.

David explains how he came to be involved in theatre, and what it was which attracted him to start Theatre 118, who else in involved, the importance of collaboration, before he goes through some of the shows they have put on to date, and what's coming in the future - including the forthcoming panto Jack & the Privately Owned Beanstalk.

Theatre 118 is the latest in the long and fine tradition of DIY small theatre producers and makers, and this conversation with David is the perfect place to get acquainted and learn how to get involved.

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