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‘Men Don’t Talk’ Play to give pre-tour preview at SMSA Gathering

‘Men Don’t Talk’ Play to give pre-tour preview at SMSA Gathering!

Starring Scottish actor Billy Mack, the moving and poignant ‘Men Don’t Talk’ play written and directed by Clare Prenton and produced by Genesis Theatre Productions, will be part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival this October, presented in partnership with the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) and Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation.

Three men who have never met before find banter, bird boxes and biscuits in a fictional Men’s Shed, which celebrates companionship, camaraderie … and custard creams. ‘Men Don’t Talk’ explores and explodes the myth that men don’t talk in this hilarious, moving and thought-provoking play.

But, before the play hits the road to tour across Scotland – from the 18th October to the 24th November 2024 – the SMSA has secured an exciting opportunity for a wee sneak peek for their members attending their tenth anniversary gathering in Perth on Friday 4th October 2024. SMSA delegates will be joined by Pete Lannon, Engagement and Outreach Officer for Genesis Theatre Productions who will show an excerpt of the play and update delegates on the upcoming tour and some opportunities for Scottish Men’s Sheds to get involved.

So, if you have not booked your place yet – what are you waiting for? Here is yet another reason to register for this not-to-missed event celebrating ten years of the SMSA. 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED

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