Cast announced for Scottish tour of Hen Night Horror

Touring Scotland from June, the cast is announced for Hen Night Horror, an original musical comedy that promises to put the willies right up ye!

Article Source: Hen Night Horror
Last Updated: 25 April 2024 14:42

Hen Night Horror a hilarious, new, broad-strokes comedy musical written by Fraser Boyle & Ali Cleland presented by 5 Brick May productions, they today confirm a fabulous cast full of Scottish “well-kent faces” including Louise McCarthy (The Dolls / The Scotts), Frances Thorburn ( River City), Kim Shepherd (Glasgow Girls), Matthew McKenna (Rocky Horror Show) and Alan Orr ( The Dolls Abroad).

Hen Night Horror opens at Glasgow Pavilion on 20 June 2024 before visiting Livingston, Arbroath, Greenock, Ayr, Inverness and Dundee.

Amanda’s dream wedding is only days away but the proverbial has hit the fan - BIG TIME. Her bestie bridesmaids have declared war on each other. Donna has a dirty secret, Lydia has a broken nose and they're both itching for another square go. Can a last-minute hen night in a remote Highland lodge cover up the cracks? Or will Donna and Lydia crack each other's skulls open before Amanda's big day? The nasty feud has no easy fix but it soon becomes the least of the girls' worries when they realise... they are not alone... they are definitely not alone.

Hen Night Horror is presented by 5 Brick May productions. It is written by Ali Cleland (a rural Ayrshire lass) and Fraser Boyle who hails from Fife, now living in Glasgow) Both well-known on the Scottish theatre circuit Fraser met Ali Cleland working together in pantomime and they hit it off instantly. Hen Night Horror is a result of their close, yet dysfunctional friendship!

With the first draft written during the pandemic the duo hosted an invited audience to see the show in 2022. And with feedback which included ‘wet-your-pants-hilarious’, ‘utterly bonkers’ and ‘so funny I couldn’t breathe’, knew it was the right time to share this more widely. However, in very early 2023 Fraser was diagnosed with cancer. Understandably this delayed Hen Night Horror again but gave the writers a chance to continue to work on the show and they are delighted that they can now bring Hen Night Horror to the stage across Scotland for the very first time.

Fraser said: “It’s been true labour of love for 5 long years (and about 32 redrafts!) Now Hen Night Horror is ready to entertain audiences across Scotland! It’s a fast-moving farce with hysterical dialogue, outlandish songs and moments of genuine terror. We can’t wait to see our audience’s reactions.”

Ali adds: “it’s a delight to work with Fraser. someone who belly laughs at my jokes and vice versa, and we hope that you will belly laugh along with us! In this day and age people need a laugh more than ever, and we have no doubt that’s exactly what you’ll do when you see the show. Come along and judge for yourself - we DARE you…”

Hen Night Horror has everything for a fabulous and fun night out: a great story, loads of laughs, songs you’ll be humming for days and a few wee scream moments thrown in for good measure!

Tickets are on sale now. Visit linktr.ee/hennighthorror for more information and follow on Facebook, X and Insta @HenNightHorror and TikTok @HenNightHorrorMusical

Sponsored Links

Latest Renfrewshire News

Celebrate the arrival of Deadpool & Wolverine with limited edition merch and sweet treats at Vue

THE highly anticipated team-up of Deadpool & Wolverine is finally arriving at screens across the UK and Ireland this weekend at Vue Cinemas.

READ MORE

Linwood lights up blue to mark World Drowning Prevention Day

The newly installed lights at Linwood's Tweedie Hall have been switched on for the first time to mark World Drowning Prevention Day.

READ MORE

Search is on for the biggest craft beer fan in Scotland

Edinburgh’s award-winning Cold Town Brewery has launched a nationwide search to appoint an honorary chief taster to help develop its new summer beer range.

READ MORE

Celebrate the Gruffalo with The Royal Society for Blind Children

Join a very special session on Zoom as The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) celebrates The Gruffalo's 25th birthday, in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books!

READ MORE

National Trust For Scotland launches annual footpath fund appeal as countryside visitors climb

Charity appeals for Footpath Fund donations as countryside visitors increase by 16 percent in first half of the year.

READ MORE

Music fans have a lot to look forward to at Vue in Scotland this summer

Music lovers have a lot to celebrate this summer at Vue, with three exciting titles hitting the big screen – including BLACKPINK’s latest concert film.

READ MORE

Aldi Scotland launches search for the Ultimate BBQ Ambassador

In response to Scotlands gloomy and grey summer weather, Aldi Scotland has launched a nationwide hunt for the country’s Ultimate BBQ Ambassador.

READ MORE

Caledonian Sleeper launches photography competition celebrating UK beauty spots

The landscape photography competition will run until October with three prizes up for grabs!

READ MORE

Trust teams up with round the world cyclist to showcase accessible routes in National Park

Trust in the Park has teamed up with renowned round-the-world cyclist and filmmaker Markus Stitz to showcase Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park’s accessible routes this summer.

READ MORE

Impact Arts celebrates 30 years of changing lives in Scotland and puts the call out for stories

On 22 August, the team at Impact Arts will raise a glass to three decades of life-changing work, as Scotland's leading creative engagement charity prepares to mark its 30th anniversary.

READ MORE

Free gardening workshops at Dobbies for National Allotment Week

Dobbies is celebrating National Allotment Week by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the country to a series of free Grow How workshops throughout the month, focusing on allotment gardening.

READ MORE

Series of Creative Workshops Support Neurodivergent Young People Across Edinburgh This Summer

Neurodiversity charity Salvesen Mindroom Centre collaborates with local creative organisations to create opportunities and support the transition to life beyond school.

READ MORE

Glasgow Clan looking to find ice hockey stars of the future

The Glasgow Clan are aiming to produce their own ice hockey stars of the future.

READ MORE

Local views wanted for the future of Kilbarchan Steeple buildings

Local people in Kilbarchan and the surrounding area are being encouraged to take part in a survey which sets out potential future uses for the Steeple Buildings.

READ MORE

The top pipers and drummers in Scotland set to return to Renfrew

Renfrew's Robertson Park will host Scotland's top piping talent once again as the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns to the town on Saturday 20th July.

READ MORE

Top 10 regions where most books are set across Scotland

VisitScotland has analysed over 11,500 books on the Goodreads database to reveal readers’ top-rated books set in Scotland and the regions most frequently depicted in literature.

READ MORE

TRNSMT 2025 confirmed as dates and tickets sales announced

Scotland's biggest live music event has been confirmed to go ahead next year, and fans can get their hands on early bird tickets this week.

READ MORE

Asda Foundation announces funding to transform community spaces

Community groups in Scotland to be awarded grants ranging from £10,000 to £25,000.

READ MORE

Nominations Are Now Open for BIH Spotlight Awards 2024

Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the third BIH Spotlight Awards.

READ MORE

Young Golfers Get Surprise Visit From Genesis Scottish Open Championship Trophy

On the first day of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick, young golfers from across Scotland received a surprise visit from the tournament’s official championship trophy.

READ MORE

Borders stately home Floors Castle supports Cash For Kids with launch of Inflatable Insanity

Borders stately home Floors Castle is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Inflatable Insanity giant obstacle course this summer!

READ MORE

Big Art Show 2024 launches!

One of Scotland's largest open entry exhibitions, Paisley's annual Big Art Show, returns for a third edition from Friday 30th August - Saturday 16th November 2024.

READ MORE

Sleeping Warrior Theatre Company return with To Save The Sea

Sleeping Warrior Theatre Company are delighted to bring their latest musical extravaganza, To Save The Sea, to Scottish stages this autumn.

READ MORE

Renfrewshire runners prepare for Paisley 10k

Runners from across Renfrewshire and beyond have been limbering up for the Paisley 10k and 3k Fun Run which takes place on Sunday, 18th August.

READ MORE

SAY Award opens for 2024 with fans and artists encouraged to submit albums

Scotland's national music prize, The Scottish Album of the Year Award, has launched, inviting artists, music fans and labels to submit eligible albums and be in the running for the prestigious prize.

READ MORE

Thousands enjoy Sma Shot Day fun in Paisley

Thousands turned out to enjoy a day of spectacular parades, performances and live entertainment at Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations!

READ MORE

Braehead Shopping Centre launch Summer of Fun for families

Braehead Shopping Centre officially launched its free 'Summer of Fun' event on Saturday 6th July, celebrating the start of summer in style.

READ MORE

Dobbies hosts free Show and Tell gardening workshop

Dobbies is inviting children aged 4-10 to a free and interactive Little Seedlings workshop on Sunday 4th August, that includes a dedicated gardening Show and Tell.

READ MORE

Paisley does Hollywood Boulevard!

First ten paving stones are unveiled for Paisley's Buddie Walk of Fame.

READ MORE

Sma Shot Day celebrations to take place this weekend

Paisley's popular Sma' Shot Day event takes place on Saturday 6th July with a day-long programme of entertainment to mark one of the world's oldest worker's festivals.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links