Leslie Black PhotographyIn 1990 the Glaswegian seminal agit-folknoir duo The Telltales had a minor hit in the UK. In Japan it went to number 1 for six weeks. Twenty one years after skittering to a quiet end they have been asked to return to Tokyo's Budokan to perform at a live TV awards ceremony. Read more …
"These visionaries did not change their artistic style or direction simply for material gain. The Telltales through obscurity maintained credibility." - Miranda Dixon of The Cognitive Content Show (BBC9)
Follow Carl and Les, their manager Zara, Carl's Mum, A very depressed DJ and a bunch of other folk through a magical mystery tour de force, with real choons and everything.
There are some funny exchanges, and Nelson and Warwick turn in hugely warm and engaging performances, ably backed by Quigley in a variety of multi-tasking cameos.
Contains three performances to treasure...as well as some terrific comic dialogue.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday November 21, 2011, until Saturday November 26, 2011. More info: http://playpiepint.com
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