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Review: The Long Drop (play) by Denise Mina at Citizens Theatre, Glasgow | An irresistible, dark and grizzly drama.
A new stage adaptation of true crime novel The Long Drop by Denise Mina plays at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre until Saturday 20 June. Read my review of this superb psychological thriller below. Mary Gapinski, Andy Clark & Brian Vernel in The Long Drop. Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan The Long Drop (play) ★★★★☆ Review: 11 June 2026 | Citizens Theatre, Glasgow True crime fans rejoice! The Citz' staging of The Long Drop - a novel by one of Scotland's best crime writers Denise Mina - is a

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Cast for Denise Mina's The Long Drop play revealed | Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Brian Vernel takes on the role of notorious Glasgow serial killer Peter Manuel in a new adaptation of Denise Mina’s crime thriller The Long Drop at Citizens Theatre this June. Meet the full cast below. Looking for my review of The Long Drop at the Citizens' Theatre? Find it here: https://www.lisainthetheatre.com/post/the-long-drop-play-review Citizen's Theatre The Long Drop cast announced The Long Drop is a darkly stylish descent into the heart of a city – and the haunted min

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May 23 min read


Glasgow Citizens Theatre announces programme for 2025/26 reopening season
The Citizens Theatre, Glasgow has announced a programme of exciting new productions for its 25/26 reopening year. Glasgow Citizens...

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Jul 10, 20256 min read


Review: Picture You Dead, UK tour, Glasgow
Peter James' Detective Grace is back on the UK stage with his latest case, Picture You Dead . Adapted for the stage from the UK's number...

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Jun 12, 20254 min read


Review: And Then There Were None | Agatha Christie, UK Tour, Glasgow
Review: And Then There Were None (Agatha Christie) UK Tour, Glasgow Theatre Royal, September 2023

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Sep 27, 20233 min read


New production of Agatha Christie's 'And then there were none' to have Scottish premier in Glasgow
NEWS: New touring production of Agatha Christie's 'And then there were none' to have Scottish premier at Glasgow Theatre Royal

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Sep 20, 20232 min read
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