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1988

A Wholly Healthy Glasgow

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Max Stafford-Clark

Dates Performed

Thursday 28th January 1988
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

Glasgow, 1980s. The battle for the soul of a city unfolds in a seedy health club where sleaze meets idealism.

A Wholly Healthy Glasgow ollows the story of Murdo Caldwell, a fresh-faced gym instructor whose vision of creating a “wholly healthy Glasgow” threatens the cozy, corrupt lifestyle of Charley and Donald, who run the disreputable Adonis Health Club. As Murdo introduces his ideals of fitness and wellness, Charley and Donald plot to oust him, leading to a comedic clash of minds and morals.

Director(s)

Richard Wilson

Poster credit

Poster courtesy of V&A Theatre and Performance Archive

Cast & Creative

Cast

Tom Watson

Cast

Gerard Kelly

Cast

Paul Higgins

Designer

Sue Plummer

Lighting

Paul Pyant

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