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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
  • 09/30/2023-19:30
  • 09/30/2022-22:00
  • Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB
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  • Newly single? Bad break-up? Been cheated on? …even worse – been ghosted? Emily Winters in The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns knows all about it. What she can’t get a grip of is the new online dating scene that emerged while she spent the past decade with the love of her life – who’s just ghosted her. She runs away from the gossip (along with her latest writing deadline) and visits her late aunt’s cottage in Ayrshire, Scotland. On a stormy winter’s night in January, she gets a visitation even scarier than the amount of times she’s been to the off-licence today – but the pain isn’t going away…until the ghost of Rabbie Burns appears to give her some dating advice! Rabbie Burns, Lothario supreme, giving her dating advice…this should be good. Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this ‘hilarious’ comedy by Gillian Duffy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all. N.B. This is a one act play with no interval.
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  • Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB
  • https://culturenl.co.uk/the-ghosting-of-rabbie-burns/
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
  • 10/13/2023-20:00
  • 10/13/2023-22:00
  • East Kilbride Arts Centre
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns By Gillian Duffy Time: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 / £13.00 (concession) Time for the Lothario ghost of Scotland’s Bard to learn some lessons in modern love...and ghosting! 18th Century Romance meets 21st Century Dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy. An intimate date with the writer of Auld Land Syne, which includes everything from love, dating, breakups and, most importantly, ghosting – the perfect night out! Heartbroken author Emily Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire, Scotland, to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone (wishing that the right man would show up), she gets a visitation slightly different than what she had hoped for. The ghost of Robert Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about. Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this hit comedy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all. ***** ‘Outstanding’ – Get Your Coats On ***** ‘Magical’ – London Fringe Theatre Review ***** ‘Duffy’s brilliant, compact commentary on modern love’ – Dundee Review IG: @gillian_duffy_ T: @GillianPDuffy F: @GhostingofRabbieBurns W: gillian-duffy.com
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  • East Kilbride Arts Centre
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
  • 10/18/2023-19:30
  • 10/18/2023-22:00
  • Tivoli Theatre
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns By Gillian Duffy ***** ‘Outstanding’ – Get Your Coats On // ***** ‘Magical’ – London Fringe Theatre Review Time for the Lothario ghost of Scotland’s Bard to learn some lessons in modern love…and ghosting! 18th Century Romance meets 21st Century Dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy. An intimate date with the writer of Auld Land Syne, which includes everything from love, dating, breakups and, most importantly, ghosting – the perfect Halloween night out! Heartbroken author Emily Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire, Scotland, to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone (wishing that the right man would show up), she gets a visitation slightly different than what she had hoped for. The ghost of Robert Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about. Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this hit comedy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all.
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  • Tivoli Theatre
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
  • 10/28/2023-19:30
  • 10/28/2023-22:00
  • Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns By Gillian Duffy ***** ‘Outstanding’ – Get Your Coats On // ***** ‘Magical’ – London Fringe Theatre Review Time for the Lothario ghost of Scotland’s Bard to learn some lessons in modern love…and ghosting! 18th Century Romance meets 21st Century Dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy. An intimate date with the writer of Auld Land Syne, which includes everything from love, dating, breakups and, most importantly, ghosting – the perfect Halloween night out! Heartbroken author Emily Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire, Scotland, to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone (wishing that the right man would show up), she gets a visitation slightly different than what she had hoped for. The ghost of Robert Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about. Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this hit comedy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all.
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  • Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
  • 10/31/2023-19:30
  • 10/31/2023-22:00
  • Settle Victoria Hall, Settle, BD24 9DZ
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns By Gillian Duffy ***** ‘Outstanding’ – Get Your Coats On // ***** ‘Magical’ – London Fringe Theatre Review Time for the Lothario ghost of Scotland’s Bard to learn some lessons in modern love…and ghosting! 18th Century Romance meets 21st Century Dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy. An intimate date with the writer of Auld Land Syne, which includes everything from love, dating, breakups and, most importantly, ghosting – the perfect Halloween night out! Heartbroken author Emily Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire, Scotland, to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone (wishing that the right man would show up), she gets a visitation slightly different than what she had hoped for. The ghost of Robert Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about. Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this hit comedy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all.
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  • Settle Victoria Hall, Settle, BD24 9DZ
  • https://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/eventsandshows/the-ghosting-of-rabbie-burns-311023
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns
  • 01/20/2024-16:00
  • 01/20/2024-22:00
  • The Belgrave Rooms 25 Goldsmith Street Nottingham NG1 5LB
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  • The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns By Gillian Duffy ***** ‘Outstanding’ – Get Your Coats On // ***** ‘Magical’ – London Fringe Theatre Review Time for the Lothario ghost of Scotland’s Bard to learn some lessons in modern love…and ghosting! 18th Century Romance meets 21st Century Dating in this critically-acclaimed comedy drama by Gillian Duffy. An intimate date with the writer of Auld Land Syne, which includes everything from love, dating, breakups and, most importantly, ghosting – the perfect Halloween night out! Heartbroken author Emily Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire, Scotland, to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone (wishing that the right man would show up), she gets a visitation slightly different than what she had hoped for. The ghost of Robert Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about. Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this hit comedy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all.
  • https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ghosting-of-rabbie-burns-comes-to-nottingham-tickets-696526919767
  • The Belgrave Rooms 25 Goldsmith Street Nottingham NG1 5LB
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Gillian Duffy

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‘Gillian Duffy’s work is beautifully written and laced with humour throughout’
Into Creative
‘Duffy’s brilliant, compact commentary on Modern Love’
Dundee Review
‘Gillian Duffy’s writing takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotion’
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Two's Company

by Gillian Duffy

Maureen Parker is a hopeful romantic. She is also 55, twice divorced, single and the owner of ‘Two’s Company’ Matchmaking Agency, a new Dating Service for those who prefer ‘a more traditional approach’ to finding love – aka the local old-school lonely-hearts who think Broadband is a new pop group and mobile dating means holding hands on a stairlift…….

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‘If you imagine Richard Curtis deciding to do his own ‘Scottish play’, the result would be remarkably similar to this charming little tale from Gillian Duffy’
The Wee Review
Perfectly formed. An unexpected gem that really warms the heart.’
Glasgow Theatre Blog
‘Duffy’s brilliant, compact commentary on Modern Love’
Dundee Review

The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns

by Gillian Duffy

Heartbroken author Emily Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone, wishing that the right man would show up, she gets a visitation slightly different than what she’d hoped for – the ghost of Rabbie Burns appears to give her some dating advice…and he knows what he’s talking about! 

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‘Gillian Duffy’s work is beautifully written and laced with humour throughout’
Into Creative
‘Duffy’s brilliant, compact commentary on Modern Love’
Dundee Review
‘Gillian Duffy’s writing takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotion’
Goodreads.com

The Wedding Planners

by Gillian Duffy and Alyson Orr

Mairi has her dream job running the ‘I Do’ wedding agency, planning that special day for brides to be all over the country. But it’s not all plain sailing – she has to deal with Bridezillas, wild Hen Nights and making sure there’s always plenty of Prosecco on tap!
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‘Jam-packed with laughter and song’
EdinburghReporter.co.uk
‘The standout show of the 2016 Fringe’
Telegraph
‘Buckets of charm and hilarity; Gary’s a joyous revelation’
Graham Norton

Fancy a Stiff One...

Co-produced by Gillian Duffy

Last spotted leaving BBC’s River City in a limo with Claire from Steps – Gary is back at the Fringe following smash-hit runs in 2016/17. Swapping the limo for a hearse, Gary’s taken up a sideline putting the fun in funerals – no, seriously! He is a bona fide funeral celebrant. You’re going to die laughing!
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Gillian Duffy

Gillian Duffy is an Irish author, playwright, and producer.

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