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ABOUT THE TOUR
- Selected for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 37 Plays project.
- 36 performances at 24 prisons from London to England to Scotland in 2023 and 2024.
- 23 performances for the Camden Fringe Festival 2023, including three sold-out shows at The Hope Theatre.
- Performances for Young Vic Theatre ‘s Mayfest, Outside Edge Theatre Company, Cardboard Citizens, and other charity-based organisations.
The show has been highly praised for its authenticity, relatability, and engaging storytelling, which is based on Errol’s own lived experiences. After seeing the show, Errol hopes audiences will feel inspired to write and share their own stories—whether for therapy, creativity, or entertainment. The journey continues in 2025, as Errol takes the show to Ireland, with plans to visit prisons, forensic psychiatric institutions, and hostels, offering more powerful performances and inspirational workshops.
Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/errol-mcglashan/ To book a performance for your workplace,
contact: Email: wordonthekerbuk@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0)7848963715
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About the show
Something to Take Off the Edge is described as a powerful and engaging tragi-comedy that delves into the transformative power of art, literature, faith and friendship.
During the hour-long performance, McGlashan beguiles the audience with a humorous yet poignant story about two convicts who strike up an unlikely friendship while flirting with Drugs, Chocolate Hobnobs, and Shakespeare while serving long-term prison sentences in 1980s Britain.
Something to Take off the Edge has been praised for its ability to tackle complex issues surrounding incarceration, addiction and mental health in a thought-provoking and entertaining way, with its humorous and heartfelt moments leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
After each performance, there will be a Q&A session. Additionally, an optional mini workshop based on the play’s themes can be arranged if it aligns with your organisation’s goals.
No Walls Still Trapped
Here is a monologue I recently wrote for Cardboard Citizens More Than One Story project, It is a spin off from my solo-show, superbly acted and directed by actor Micheal Quartey and director Chris Sonnex.
Something To Take Off the Edge was selected to be part of RSC’s 37 Plays initiative
In 2023, the Royal Shakespeare Company marked the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio with 37 Plays, a national playwriting project to create a new folio of brand-new plays. rsc.org.uk/37-plays.
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ABOUT ERROL MCGLASHAN
Errol McGlashan, from Brixton, South London, is an award-winning writer and Spoken Word Artist known across London for his dynamic stage presence and rhythmic performance poetry. He is also an actor on stage, screen, and community settings, a sought-after event host and workshop facilitator.
a recent visit to The Hague for this important international conference
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Organisations I have worked with
H M Prison & Probation Services (Prisons and Approved Premises)
Young Vic Theatre (Community Theatre- Mayfest Celebration)
Drug & Alcohol Recovery Hostels and Day Centres (Various)
Outside Edge Theatre Company
Scottish Prison Service
Cardboard Citizens
Sodexo
Serco
With much appreciated support from London North Eastern Railway, Civil Society Consulting, Scotrail and Necessity
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Thank you for visiting my website and for your interest in my ‘Hostels plus…’ Tour. I often give free performances especially to groups and organisations who have no budget. Please give a small donation to support this. Much appreciated.
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