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Magic Mike (not the stripper): A Life… (WIP)
From the dizzying highs of showbiz success, performing nightly at the famed Blackpool North Pier Theatre and being named one half of Cannon and Ball (can’t remember which one)’s ‘most promising new stage magician’ circa 1979, to the crushing lows of betrayal, addiction and having his name nicked off of him by an oiled up dancing man, Magic Mike (not the stripper) has lived a life…
Now, for the first time ever, his extraordinary tale will be told, warts-and-all, via select readings from his forthcoming autobiography, ‘Magic Mike (Not The Stripper): A Life…’ live on stage.
He warmly invites each and every one of you to join him for this incredible evening of storytelling, song, dignified retrospection and tombola* – top prize: a nice bit of meat – and looks forward to enjoying your company very soon.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll gasp, you’ll buy merch – I need a new kitchen fitted – but most importantly… You’ll learn. ‘Magic Mike (not the stripper): A Life…’ is an event not to be missed.
*tombola now cancelled.
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From one half of Hot Death Theatre, winners of ‘Best Alternative Act’ – Reykjavik Fringe, 2025 and ‘Fringe of the Fringe’ Award – Gothenburg Fringe, 2025
MIRRORED MIND (2005) – DV8 Film Club
Come join us for Gakuryū Ishii’s unforgettable, hypnotic MIRRORED MIND, preceded by the short film OFFRUNG by Charlie Mitchell.
MIRRORED MIND is the third film shown by the DV8 Film Club, a new film club in Glasgow showcasing the best of miniDV and Digital Video.
DV8 is a new film club dedicated to exploring the weird and wonderful world of films made on Digital Video. These films are characterised by a “lo-fi” aesthetic that is flat, noisy, and imperfect – far from the “cinematic” look that we are accustomed to today. The purpose of this film club is to find new ways of looking at this format, usually attributed to home footage from the 1990s or turn-of-the-century skate videos, and to assess its relevancy as an alternative and viable method of making films.
The third film for DV8 is by Gakuryū Ishii and follows a woman who suffers an identity crisis and transports herself to a tropical paradise, away from the hustle and noise of Tokyo. Anyone who has seen ANGEL DUST or AUGUST IN THE WATER will appreciate the continuation of Ishii’s signature languid, dreamy style – his films make me feel like I’m floating on air.
It will be preceded by the premiere of Charlie Mitchell’s excellent short film, OFFRUNG, shot in Possil marsh in Glasgow.
Reel Action Film Club Presents: Hard Target.
Reel Action Film Club presents: Hard Target in a one off screening in Glasgow.
On the 1st Of April 2026 Reel Action Film Club is proud to present the Jean Claude Van Damme actioner – Hard Target.
Directed by the legendary John Woo in his first western feature, Hard Target is the story of Chance Boudreaux (Jean Claude Van Damme) a drifter hired to find a woman’s father in New Orleans. In the process, they discover a deadly game of cat and mouse behind his disappearance.
Come down and witness one of the 90’s best action movies on the big screen!
Baked Beans on the Doorstep: MARCH
Penknife’ is the newborn project of Glasgow’s eclectic trio Isa Gordon, Paul Thomson and Loris S. Sarid. Drawing a diagram between the three we find influences of Scottish trad, Ambient, Metal, Hyper – and less hyper-pop, merging into an elegant and weird extravaganza. At the stream’s estuary we find compositions that are songs by form, yet sprinkled with gritty abstractions that feed listeners bizarre black pudding tasting cotton candy, poetic politics and contemporary folklore.
Emilie Skrijelj and Tom Malmendier began to work together in 2019, with the duo “Les Marquises”, an electric and intense duo in which Emilie plays turntable, amplified accordion and electronics, and Tom plays the drums. Their last cd “Live in Nickelsdorf” was just released on their own label “eux sæm”. In parallel of this duo, they developed other projects in collaborations with international musicians, such as Michael Thieke, Otomo Yoshihide, Christine Abdelnour, Angelica Castello, Mike Ladd, a.o… Lately they wanted to explore a more acoustic duo, with only snare drum for Tom, and a small portable turntable for Emilie, mostly played with objects….
Anna Michels is a Scottish-Dutch pianist currently based in Glasgow. Classically trained in the Netherlands, Anna’s improvisation world opened up after attending the METRIC symposium in Leipzig. Since then, free improvisation has been a core part of her performing and teaching practice; joining the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra in 2024, founding the “Ad Libitum Ensemble” at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and teaching free improvisation to primary pupils at St Mary’s Music School. Her work draws on her classical upbringing, passion for contemporary music, and focus on collaborative practice.
DITKO! A play in progress
In the summer of 1965, Marvel Comics faced one of its most unexpected challenges when the artist of their best-selling come strip The Amazing Spider-Man quit without rhyme or reason.
The artist’s name was Steve Ditko, and this play is an attempt to set the record straight on why the co-creator of one of the world’s most recognisable characters walked away.
Set in real time over the course of one hour, Steve meets with his collaborator, Stan Lee, to inform him of his leaving the company. That’s all well and good but, Stan isn’t exactly satisfied with Steve’s enigmatic approach, and locks the pair of them in an office room, throwing away the key.
Stan will stop at nothing to get answers.
Steve will stop at nothing to get out of there.
From Astro Domino, Ditko! A Play In Progress is a rehearsed reading of a show made by fans of the source materiel, who aren’t afraid to poke fun at the people who made it.
With a cast of just three performers, Ditko! is premiering for the first time on April 12th, at 7pm, only at The Old Hairdresser’s.
For tickets, email scotia1004@gmail.com
Or; arrive on the night, cash is preferred!
Tickets: £5
Hang tight, true believers!
Sophie Rose McCabe: Yer Ma’s A Rocket!
Your mum’s on another planet!
Uk Funny Women Awards finalist, separated mum, Edinburgh-born Sophie explores motherhood, mental health, and more with silly sketches, wild characters, self-deprecating, sharp stand-up and musical comedy.
‘Viral sensation’ (Evening News) and ‘Rising star’, Sophie is ‘hysterical’ (Billy Kirkwood) and ‘a true original’ (Viv Gee) with ‘very funny single parent jokes’ (The Stand). Seen on Zara Gladman’s ‘Good for Her’ (BBC Scotland,) Sophie plays regularly on the Scottish stand-up circuit plus a following for her funny skits online.
This show had a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, featured in The List Magazine’s Comedy Highlights.
‘An engaging hour of music, stand-up, characters’ (Zara Gladman)
‘Great mix of character comedy and stand-up’ (Kim Blythe)
Audience described the show as ‘fantastic!’ , ‘ life-affirming’ and ‘one of the stand-up shows for me this festival’.
Acoustic stories; an unplugged evening
Join us for a cozy night of live music and heartfelt stories, all unplugged and acoustic, creating an intimate and soulful atmosphere.
Welcome to Acoustic Stories: an unplugged evening! Join us at The Old Hairdresser’s for a night of intimate live music. Sit back, relax, and enjoy talented musicians sharing their stories through acoustic performances. Let the music transport you to another world as you unwind in a cozy setting. Grab a drink, mingle with fellow music lovers, and immerse yourself in the raw beauty of acoustic music. Don’t miss out on this special evening filled with soulful tunes and heartfelt lyrics. See you there!
Malcolm Le Maistre, The Woolverstones
On April 4th, The Old Hairdresser’s welcomes a co-headlining evening exploring folk’s past and future through intimate, exploratory performances.
Malcolm Le Maistre, best known for his work with the legendary Incredible String Band & The BarrowBand, brings a lifetime of poetic songwriting and deep-rooted folk tradition. His influence continues to echo through generations of boundary-pushing folk and psych-folk artists.
Joining him are The Woolverstones, a harmony-led duo crafting richly textured art-folk infused with atmosphere and gentle psychedelia. Their debut album Grey Eyed Dandy, produced by John Wood (renowned for his work with Pink Floyd and Fairport Convention), received international radio play. The duo have toured across Europe, and were recently featured on Fruits de Mer Records’ In The Year 2025 compilation
STEPHANIE LAMPREA + RICHARD CRAIG
Stephanie Lamprea and Richard Craig return to the Old Hairdresser’s with new works for voice, flute, and electronics! This electrifying evening will include the world premiere of Stuart MacRae’s Prehistory, a mammoth new work that reflects on aspects of Scotland’s early peoples (i.e. Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age) through the materials they used for everyday existence: bone, skin, wood, metal, stone, air. Lamprea and Craig will also play recent works by Laura Bowler, Seyoung Oh, and more!
Stephanie Lamprea and Richard Craig collaborate as a voice and flute duo. Their work includes performing new works and free improvisation. Their work has been described as a ‘demanding and fascinating taste of contemporary art music both inhabiting and transcending (some would say bypassing) traditional forms and modes of musical production.’ (Edinburgh Music Review) Together, they have performed at Inspace, the Edinburgh College of Arts, and the Hidden Door Festival. With a flair for avant-garde techniques and timbres, they have performed virtuosic duo works by Rebecca Saunders, Patricia Alessandrini, Kate Soper, Thomas Metcalf, and Tom W. Green. Lamprea and Craig also collaborate in an expanded quartet – Ipsa Collective – alongside violinist Feargus Hetherington and percussionist Darren Gallacher.