Òran Mór

Today I met up with a group of college friends for a visit to the Òran Mór to see a very witty performance at the Play, a Pie and a Pint lunchtime performance. I won't spoil tomorrow's performance by telling you the full gist of the play in case any fellow blippers are going. All I will say is that it was humour at its best, laughter and also tears , I noticed grown men wiping tears from their eyes as the story was told in that gritty Liverpudlian humour laced with fun and real emotionaldepth. Right up my street as it was based on the Liverpool FC story. Many wonderful references which had us in stitches one minute and holding back tears the next minute. I couldn't wait to get home to suggest that we head back up there tomorrow before going to the Sons' game against Partick Thistle. He will love this play.

For those who haven't heard of this wonderful venue here is some info copied from one of the websites.

A beautifully restored 19th-century church in the city's West End provides a fitting home to Òran Mór, a multi-arts venue hosting a wide range of entertainment and performing arts. Established in 2004, Òran Mór, which translates as 'Great Song' or 'Melody' in Scots Gaelic, offers a varied programme from Club & DJ Nights to theatre and the visual arts.

It presents a new concept for theatre-goers with its superb lunch time theatre programme 'A Play, a Pie and a Pint'. Now in its third season, the series enjoys performances from award-winning actors like Dave Anderson and Robbie Coltrane. Òran Mór also plays an important part in the West End Festival every June.