Summer lunching at Roxy
PPP to stage four productions at Assembly Roxy
Assembly Roxy is to host four productions from Glasgow’s famed lunchtime theatre producers, A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP) in April, May and June 2026.
In recent years PPP’s Edinburgh outings have been to the Traverse, in keeping with both company’s new writing credentials. PPP produces more new writing every year than any other company in Scotland.
Stephanie MacGaraidh (supplied) and Hannah Howie (pic Kim Hardy).
Tickets for PPP at the Roxy will include a meat or vegan pie from speciality bakers Piemaker on Southbridge and a choice of a pint of Leith-brewed Pilot beer, wine or a non-alcoholic drink. Productions will be staged in Roxy Upstairs, with 1pm lunchtime performances Weds-Sun and an additional 6pm performance on Thursdays.
The four productions kick off on Wednesday 29 April with Off the Rails, the professional writing debut from Scottish writer and actor Stephanie MacGaraidh. A “witty uplifting live-looped musical comedy about how far one woman will go to escape her demons… and which ScotRail service will get her there the fastest”, it uses original songs, a loop station and a host of colourful characters to portray an unconventional quarter life crisis.
Opening on Wednesday 20 May, Funeral for My Boobs, sees Edinburgh-born performer and singer Hannah Howie showcase a hilarious and heartwarming autobiographical musical about making the decision to have a double mastectomy. She prepares a glorious cabaret-style musical send-off, complete with songs, humour and confetti, following her own BRCA2+ diagnosis.
A raw, unflinching exploration
The Corinthian opens on Wednesday June 10, Just in time for Scotland’s first Wold Cup match. Joe McCann’s semi-biographical piece tells of Andrew Watson, the world’s first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory against England. A raw, unflinching exploration of Watson’s life and how he was written out of history it is a testament to the enduring power of refusing to disappear.
The season finishes with The Hen Night, a new piece from acclaimed Scots writer Debbie Hannan opening on Wednesday 17 June. This comic joyride follows three hens on a tequila-fuelled odyssey to save their bride-to-be bestie in a love letter to messy nights out, solidarity and the power of fiery female friendship.
Joe McCann and Debbie Hannan
Dani Rae, Managing Director at Assembly Roxy said, “We’re thrilled to welcome A Play, A Pie and A Pint to Assembly Roxy for the first time this spring with a fantastic roster of new work for audiences to enjoy.
“PPP has been an integral part of Scottish theatre for over two decades, and we’re hugely excited to be able to host the iconic lunchtime plays in Roxy Upstairs this year. The progamme is a wonderful showcase of new Scottish writing and we can’t wait to be a part of the season.”
Brian Logan, Artistic Director at PPP said, “We’re delighted to be teaming up with Assembly Roxy to bring a selection of our work for the first time to their audiences. We couldn’t be more excited by this new partnership, and by the four extraordinary new shows that will be winging their way from Oran Mor to the capital.”
Listing
Off The Rails (PPP)
By: Stephanie MacGaraidh
Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 May 2026
Daily: 1pm; Thurs eve: 6pm.(Upstairs).
Maggie has had enough. When her childhood nemesis appears at the door on the morning of her 30th birthday, she gives in to impulse and takes drastic action. A witty, uplifting musical using original songs, a loop station and a host of colourful characters to tell the story of an unconventional quarter-life crisis. Book here.
Funeral for my Boobs (PPP)
By: Hannah Howie
Wed 20 – Sun 24 May 2026
Daily: 1pm; Thurs eve: 6pm.(Upstairs).
You are invited to a funeral like no other, as we gather together with acclaimed performer and singer Hannah Howie for a glorious send-off for her boobs before a double mastectomy. Dress accordingly. No flowers, please. Purvey to follow! Book here.
The Corinthian (PPP)
By: Joe McCann
Wed 10 – Sun 14 June 2026
Daily: 1pm; Thurs eve: 6pm.(Upstairs).
The remarkable story of the world’s first Black international footballer who captained Scotland to glory. March 12, 1881. England lost 1–6 in a record home defeat to a mighty Scotland team, captained by a forgotten name from history: Andrew Watson. A raw, unflinching exploration of Watson’s life and what it means to belong nowhere and everywhere at once. Book here.
The Hen Night (PPP)
By Debbie Hannan
Wed 17 – Sun 21 May 2026
Daily: 1pm; Thurs eve: 6pm.(Upstairs).
A love letter to messy nights out, solidarity, and the power of fiery female friendship. Three hens go on a tequila-fuelled odyssey to save their bride-to-be bestie. Jade, Amber and Lilac have been organising Coral’s hen night for the past six months — and it’s going to be epic. But at the last minute, Coral’s perfect cousin rocks up uninvited. Book here.
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