“We also learnt how expensive parking is in Edinburgh , but we got a lovely wee space using JUSTPARK that will make the travel to and from Edinburgh every day less expensive.”
WHO: Liam Lambie
WHAT: “This five-star production tells a powerful and hilarious story about the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90s, as we follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the streets of the city during a time it was known as The Murder Capital of Europe. This heartbreaking story is both a hilarious and eye-opening look back to 90s Glasgow and the notorious postcode wars.”
WHERE: Space 3 at theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39)
WHEN: Varies (55 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
Although I am a regular visitor to the festival this is my first year bringing a production – it’s been scary , it’s been daunting but it is so exciting.
Knowing that a production myself and the team have worked so hard on is going to be seen at thee biggest arts festival in the world is AMAZING!
We have all put our blood , sweat and tears into making this happen, endless hours of fundraising and promotion but it is so worth it to be part of something so incredible.
I always get excited about fringe season coming up but this year knowing we will have a show playing part of it makes it even more exciting! I can’t wait to get into Edinburgh and get started!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Whilst visiting the fringe 2024 myself and partner Ross decided we HAD to bring WHEN WE WERE YOUNG to the festival for 2025 . It was scary however after speaking to several other producers and performers we learnt it’s all about taking that plunge and #DaretoDiscover just how amazing the outcome can be and that’s exactly what we done; we let go of any reservations we had and threw ourselves into it whole heartedly. Although as we get closer to the festival the main thing we are all feeling now is excitement.
We also learnt how expensive parking is in Edinburgh , but we got a lovely wee space using JUSTPARK that will make the travel to and from Edinburgh every day less expensive.
Tell us about your show.
I am the writer of WHEN WE WERE YOUNG and myself and my partner are producing it with our company Geez a Break Productions!
The show tells the story of one of the many Young Teams who polluted the streets of Glasgow during a time the city was named ‘The Murder Capital of Europe’ – the show tells a tale of Friendship, survival and stolen youth as the group struggle to navigate the harsh realities of growing up the poverty stricken schemes of the city.
Although set in Glasgow during the 90s the themes and issues the play tackles is just as relevant in today’s society ; The show is main aim is to raise awareness of youth violence and the Knife Crime Epidemic that we are currently facing in the UK
The show has toured all over Scotland and Northern England since its initial tour in 2023 and has gained public and critical acclaim every where it went.
After the fringe we are delighted to be bringing the production to the iconic PAVILION THEATRE in Glasgow this October (for the third time due to demand).
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
If you are looking to catch another show after seeing WHEN WE WERE YOUNG we would recommend seeing THE WEE MAN- Mr and Mrs at the stand comedy Club. We caught the show when it was on this year at the GICF.
The play is performed by Neil Bratchpiece as the Wee Man and the very talented Dionne Frati as his wife. Dionne just so happens to also be a cast member in When We Were Young.
I think if you enjoy our show you will like The Wee Man too, it’s centered around the same topic , life in the schemes of Scotland and firmly shines a spotlight on a group of society who are often neglected in main stream theatre.
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