When We Were Young
When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Lanternhouse on Saturday 3rd May!
About When We Were Young
| 3rd May 2025 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Lanternhouse Lanternhouse South Kildrum Ring Road, Cumbernauld G67 2UF |
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| £10 - £16 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
This public and critically acclaimed five star production goes beyond the tabloid stereotypes of ‘Neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the 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.
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