493:: Tony Roper’s script for this nostalgic story of four women in a public laundry on New Year’s Eve had been rejected by every theatre company in Scotland before David MacLennan saw its potential and Dave Anderson added a handful of bitter-sweet songs. It went on to become the company’s biggest single success 1987. A 2019 stage production played to audiences of 16,000 a night for five nights at the SSE Hydro.
447:, a three week long arts and politics festival in Glasgow which ran from 1983 to 1997. Ferelith Lean, the company’s administrator, was also first administrator of the festival. During its final struggle for survival, the whole company was feted at an official reception at Glasgow’s Labour controlled City Chambers in 1998.
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Whether it led directly to the
Scottish Arts Council's decision to stop supporting the company financially in 1997 remains a matter of speculation. The company and its many supporters in the Labour and Trade Union movement assumed ideological reasons lay behind the move. The SAC said that the company
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Following its success, Anderson and MacLennan decided that they wanted to emphasise the musical content of their work using a more rocky and less folky sound. With McGrath’s blessing (and indeed with some left over 7:84 funding, transferred over when McGrath decided to take a sabbatical), the two of
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The politics of the company was largely mainstream Labour with some radical edges. Anderson recalls that he and MacLennan did not set out to be overtly political but they saw the world in a very similar ways. Anderson was never a member of any political party although MacLennan was for some years a
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The company’s work was direct, boisterous, noisy and raucous. It actively engaged directly with audiences and depended heavily on the music and songs to carry both story and character. Cast members were expected to be able to sing and play at least one musical instrument as well as act. The live
597:. Logan was a doyen of Scottish theatre and variety. It says a lot about the status of Wildcat (and Celtic) that he agreed to appear in this show. But the fact that MacLennan had known Logan since he (MacLennan) was a child may have helped; the Logans and the MacLennans were neighbours in the
509:: a large-scale promenade production, using the whole of Glasgow’s Tramway, covering the history of relations between England and Scotland. Contemporary politics was reduced to an absurd football match. Written and directed by John McGrath, it was later filmed for
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The company deliberately took its work to working class audiences across
Scotland, following the model developed by 7:84, and played in modest community and village halls and working men’s clubs. But they were capable of scaling up to main stages, such as
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in tweaking the noses of the landed, monied and governing classes. Their audience, often equally partisan, were quick to recognise the stereotypes with which they were presented. Thatcher was notoriously unpopular in
Scotland (when she came to power in
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all served on the company’s board of directors at various times. The company was frequently represented at extra-parliamentary demonstrations rallies, sometimes even providing the entertainment. It was also instrumental in developing the annual
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on-stage band and the cast were usually one and the same. It owed a lot to earlier forms of
Scottish theatre, including the variety shows and seasonal pantomimes with which both Anderson and Maclennan had grown up.
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Anderson. But their contribution to Scottish theatre did not end there. MacLennan went on to devise and then direct the hugely successful lunchtime theatre season,
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venue until his death in 2014. Anderson continues to contribute music and lyrics across a wide range of outputs, not least the twice yearly pantomimes at Ă’ran MĂłr.
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Glasgow in a family of accomplished (but not professional) musicians (Dawson Scott, R. (August 22, 2020) personal interview). He and
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Theatre in Scotland in the Best Music and Sound category for his work on
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to celebrate its centenary, this large-scale panoramic show followed the fortunes of an immigrant family and their relationship with the club
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brought the two Daves, as they became known, together. In 1977, they collaborated on a show for 7:84 about the music industry called
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Analysing song Lyrics of
Wildcat Shows (1978 -1987) Funded by SAC, STUC & The Third Eye Centre. A limited run of 2,000 copies.
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These two shows represented a renewal of the connection with John McGrath who wrote and directed both. Their success led the 1996
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where she went onto become the series’ longest running character, Jackie Reid. She was last seen playing Professor McGonagall in
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appeared in three Wildcat productions before she was “discovered” by the producers of STV’s long running Glasgow police series
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who played many of the leading roles in 7:84 productions. Brother and sister both appeared in the now legendary ceilidh play
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in which he has bene reunited with Elaine C.Smith. Norton first introduced Anderson to MacLennan after a performance of
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Evening variety show (& Matinee show for children) Campaigning to re-instate Wildcat's SAC revenue funding.
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was a regular with the company in its, and her, early days. After appearing with Dave Anderson in the TV sitcom
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network for the next 20 years, creating more than 80 shows and giving many thousands of performances across
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Mackenney, Linda (2014). "The Oppositional Theatre of McGrath and MacLennan in Scotland, 1989–96".
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them left 7:84 to set up Wildcat along with Ferelith Lean, McLennan’s then wife, as administrator.
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site. And it also worked at the Crawfurd Theatre, part of the teacher training campus at
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History of Celtic Football Club & social history of 100 Years of a Glasgow family
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History of Celtic Football Club & social history of 100 Years of a Glasgow family
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to come and see the show and quickly became involved in the company. A shared love of
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where she met MacLennan. They later married and he wrote a solo show for her called
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Wildcat launched the careers of a number of now familiar Scottish talent including
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Brennan, Mary (16 September 1978). "Wildcat and the Painted Bird". Glasgow Herald.
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The European Parliament elections. Variety show. Funded by The Labour Party.
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was an influential left-wing theatre and music production company based in
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A Tribute to David MacLennan. Raising awareness of motor neurone disease.
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Dave Anderson / Sean Hardie / Tom Leonard / Liz Lochhead / David MacLennan
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to commission another new play from McGrath which Wildcat would produce.
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while MacLennan argued against it, although he died shortly before the
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circuit. At Norton’s urging, Anderson broke into his honeymoon on the
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in Glasgow for several weeks. Other large scale productions used the
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Modernism and Scottish Theatre since 1969: A Revolution on Stage
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THE CELTIC STORY - Balcony Productions. Producer, Eddie Crozier
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David MacLennan / Dave Anderson / Rab Handleigh / Myra McFadyen
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David MacLennan / Dave Anderson / Rab Handleigh / Myra McFadyen
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there were 22 Scottish Conservative MPs at Westminster; at the
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and internationally. The company was named after the term for
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Six cleaners fight back against dodgy management practices,
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Children's show. The beauty of nature & unselfish love
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Children's show. The beauty of nature & unselfish love
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Children's Christmas show. Love conquers all difficulties
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The company had many homes. They pioneered the use of the
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The Politics of Alternative Theatre in Britain, 1968–1990
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Dave Anderson / David MacLennan, The Company & Guests
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which addressed the then far less fashionable subject of
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Satire of USA TV evangelists. Funded by Channel 4 TV
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for Wildcat in 1983. She went on to become Scotland’s
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A look back at Wildcat's greatest hits (1978 - 2000)
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International Journal of Scottish Theatre and Screen
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International Journal of Scottish Theatre and Screen
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109:. MacLennan grew up in Glasgow but was educated at
633:appeared with Wildcat four times in the 1980s, in
1910:“White settlers” & the end of crofting life.
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473:dealt with the issues that lay behind the strike.
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336:). While some dismissed the company's output as
316:) to the international, such as the role of the
2600:"How Scottish Theatre Predicted The Referendum"
1808:The making of a Local Government-funded panto.
1088:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson / Rab Handleigh
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2617:Albertson and Stepney, Kevin and Paul (2020).
1493:THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL
1281:Whitehall cover-up of environmental problems.
282:, it delighted many but infuriated many more.
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1989:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson / Sean Hardie
1944:Drugs, power, poverty & teenage revenge.
1876:Drugs, power, poverty & teenage revenge.
699:The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil
128:The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil
1485:Loan sharks & the Credit Union movement
175:Operating at first out of a small office in
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1632:Hans Christian Andersen. Adpt. Chris Craig,
856:History of Rock 'n' Roll / Sexual politics
836:Dave Anderson / David MacLennan / Angie Rew
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2088:IT'S A DEAD LIBERTY - Mayfesto at The Tron
1128:Erosion of civil liberties under Thatcher
873:A dosser's eye view of Thatcher's Britain
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2292:. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2080:Cabaret version of history of Celtic FC.
1768:Hans Christian Andersen Adpt. Chris Craig
1734:Hans Christian Andersen Adpt. Chris Craig
1717:Dave Anderson / David MacLennan / Various
1502:The Highland Clearances (then & now)
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461:: produced at the height of the divisive
443:rally organised by the Scottish TUC into
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1986:BLESS MY SOUL - Antonine Productions for
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1179:Scotland's right to self-determination
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2037:SAVE WILDCAT, King's Theatre, Glasgow
847:THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
2685:"Return of the Scots comedy classic"
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2224:"Wildcat launches Internet campaign"
1417:History of British labour movement.
1162:Inequality between rich & poor.
1153:BEGGAR'S OPERA (PEACHAM'S POORHOUSE)
975:The Music Biz from a Punk viewpoint
761:, the poet and playwright, co-wrote
675:) at major European film festivals.
121:, was married to MacLennan's sister
2435:"Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estatitis"
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2003:EUROFEST at the Edinburgh Playhouse
1842:The lives of locals in 1745 tavern
1349:The history of Scotland vs England
1213:Education & youth unemployment
1057:David MacLennan / MD: Dave Anderson
741:. Roper had been a regular foil to
585:in which she played Chris Guthrie.
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1961:An actress looks back at her life
1893:An actress looks back at her life
907:New Technology & Unemployment
745:in the long running comedy series
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2508:"Scottish Music Hall and Variety"
2437:. Orig. publ. in Financial Times.
2071:THE CELTIC STORY at the KERRYDALE
1723:Cabaret style review of the year
1655:Cabaret style review of the year
1536:Cabaret style review of the year
1442:COMPLETE HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL
1363:David MacLennan/ MD Dave Anderson
1145:Cabaret Style Review of The Year
1026:Scotland's relationship with USA
769:(roughly equivalent to England’s
725:which also features Alex Norton.
717:, portraying X-Factor sensation
683:directed the first production of
558:Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
803:Full List of Wildcat Productions
533:, first appeared for Wildcat in
401:Communist Party of Great Britain
272:Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis
260:Edinburgh International Festival
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1706:Chat show host has a meltdown.
1700:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
1615:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
1598:Morag Fullarton / Dave Anderson
1581:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
1570:Chat show host has a meltdown.
1564:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
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1258:Dave Anderson / David MacLennan
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1207:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
1173:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
1156:David MacLennan / David McNiven
1037:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
1020:Dave Anderson & The Company
986:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
952:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
901:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
867:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
839:Mental health & Big pharma
833:David MacLennan / Dave Anderson
775:Scottish Society of Playwrights
372:International Conference Centre
2672:. The Herald. 12 January 2002.
2623:Cambridge Journal of Economics
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1272:THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING HONEST
639:The Importance of Being Honest
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2730:Theatre companies in Scotland
2331:. West Dunbartonshire Council
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1683:Neil Gunn. Adpt. John McGrath
1553:Social endurance through WW2
1459:RIDDLE OF THE ENCHANTED BELLS
1451:The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1445:Dave Anderson / David McNiven
1094:Working class vs upper class
918:Dave Anderson / David McNiven
850:Dave Anderson / David McNiven
1326:Anne Downie / Dave Anderson
1190:Peter Arnott / Dave Anderson
797:Royal Lyceum Theatre Company
465:in Britain and performed at
463:1983/4 strike by mineworkers
409:2014 Independence referendum
376:A Satire of the Four Estates
274:, adding the fourth estate,
264:A Satire of the Four Estates
44:unofficial industrial action
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2138:"Wildcat Stage Productions"
1816:SATIRE OF THE FOUR ESTAITES
1604:Care of dementia sufferers
1054:Liz Lochead / Dave Anderson
1009:Influence of TV on society
924:Male oppression of females
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1578:THE HOUSE THAT JACK BOUGHT
1241:Tony Roper / Dave Anderson
609:appeared in the 1992 show
573:appeared in the 1995 show
247:) and the newly converted
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2735:Left-wing advocacy groups
2401:10.1017/S0266464X14000694
405:Independence for Scotland
326:Business in the Back Yard
208:Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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2514:. University of Glasgow.
2512:Scottish Theatre Archive
2482:McMillan, Joyce (2016).
2142:Scottish Theatre Archive
1836:Robert Burns / John Bett
1428:Andy Mackie / Lynn Bains
1315:Thatcher's spin doctors
1111:Revolution in Nicaragua
1102:BUSINESS IN THE BACKYARD
1060:The battle of the sexes
293:A Play, a Pie and a Pint
270:'s 16th century classic
142:, were friends from the
2288:Maria, DiCenzo (2006).
2198:"12 Key Scottish Plays"
1927:Musing about the muse.
1510:THE MYSTERIOUS MOUNTAIN
1187:WILDCAT CHRISTMAS CAROL
782:John Sampson (musician)
154:and a fascination with
115:University of Edinburgh
2598:Bissett, Alan (2015).
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2268:"Still Cool for Cats?"
1757:Class war in Scotland
1621:Care in the community
1587:Inequality in society
1366:Disability inequality
1136:WILDNIGHTS AT THE TRON
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2550:Maguire, Tom (2013).
2449:"Gunning for Wildcat"
2389:New Theatre Quarterly
2176:"Still Cool for Cats"
2174:Maguire, Tom (2000).
1918:DAVE ANDERSON AT HOME
1791:A busker reminisces.
1663:OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR
1400:Greed and redemption
1196:Greed and Repentance
701:on the Isle of Skye.
672:The Magdalene Sisters
665:) and for best film (
659:best actor award for
518:Some notable Wildcats
467:Miners' Welfare Clubs
428:members of parliament
328:) via public health (
266:was loosely based on
233:filled the cavernous
212:Singer Sewing Machine
87:Scottish Arts Council
2573:Brown, Mark (2019).
2144:. Glasgow University
1170:HEATHER UP YOUR KILT
915:CONFESSIN' THE BLUES
667:Venice Film Festival
657:Cannes Film Festival
622:Dr Finlay’s Casebook
579:Lewis Grassic Gibbon
483:Celtic Football Club
364:Royal Lyceum Theatre
79:. It also premiered
2433:Shuttleworth, Ian.
1952:AN ACTRESS PREPARES
1884:AN ACTRESS PREPARES
1680:THE SILVER DARLINGS
1332:The world of bingo
1230:Review of the year
1119:IT'S A FREE COUNTRY
1077:The miner's strike
1017:WELCOME TO PARADISE
949:NINETEEN EIGHTY TWO
881:THE BARMECIDE FEAST
739:communal washhouses
616:Monarch of the Glen
539:An Actress Prepares
498:Peachum's Poorhouse
451:Notable Productions
368:Peachum's Poorhouse
304:Character and Style
244:The Silver Darlings
144:Scottish folk music
123:Elizabeth MacLennan
2656:companycheck.co.uk
2636:10.1093/cje/bez037
1714:HOW WAS IT FOR YOU
1255:THE MAGIC SNOWBALL
992:Nuclear arms race
966:HIS MASTER'S VOICE
958:Nuclear arms race
635:The Magic Snowball
481:: commissioned by
370:) and Edinburgh's
216:Jordanhill college
189:McLellan Galleries
165:His Master's Voice
2650:Companies House.
2536:978-1-283-22172-6
2468:Independent.co.uk
2351:"Celtic on stage"
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2105:A NIGHT FOR DAVID
1833:THE JOLLY BEGGARS
1799:NO EXPENSE SPARED
1408:JOHN BROWN'S BODY
601:area of Glasgow.
565:closed the show.
424:Campbell Christie
416:Local councillors
389:the 1979 election
332:) and education (
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