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The public and critically acclaimed five star production ‘WHEN WE WERE YOUNG’ is back for 2025 and is going beyond the tabloid stereotype of ‘Neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90’s as we follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the streets of the city during a time it was known as The Murder Capital of Europe.
MEET THE TROOPS
Liam Lambie
Liam Lambie will be returning for the 2025 run of 'When We Were Young' and reprise the role of the notorious gang leader for the final tour. Since graduating from Coatbridge College , Liam has been lucky enough to continuously work within the entertainment industry appearing on both stage and screen and has credits that range from scaring tourists in the Edinburgh Dungeons to BAFTA award winning films. Liam is also a published playwright ; His writing credits include the five star productions ‘Mamie’, ‘O’er the Tap’ and tonights performance of 'WHEN WE WERE YOUNG'. Liam was completely blown away by the response to the production so far and is so excited to be back in his trackie for the 2025 tour.
Dionne Frati
Dionne Frati will be returning to the cast of ‘When We Were Young’ to play the role of Michaela.
Dionne studied her HND in Acting at Glasgow Clyde college and then went on to gain a first class BA Honours degree from New College Lanarkshire.
Dionne has worked consistently in the industry for over ten years working with a variety of companies. She has worked on Theatre in Education tours, in house Productions, Cruise ship shows and new Scottish writing. Some of her credits include - Billie in Singing I’m no a Billie SHE’s a Tim and Michelle in Blame it on the Bucky. Dionne is also a regular cast member in SLLC annual Pantomimes and will be back again this year at Hamilton Town House.
Dionne has worked with Geez A Break Productions on several shows including O’er The Tap, Mamie and Lanes and Doorways and is thrilled to be back with the cast for the 2025 tour of When We Were Young.
Ross McAree
Returning to the troops for 2025 is Ross McAree who will be taking on the role of Tam Mooney.
With a BA (Hons) in Musical theatre, Ross is no stranger to the stage and is an accomplished actor.
Ross joined Liam Lambie in Co-Running Geez A Break Productions in 2016 and has since watched the company go from strength to strength .
Ross appears in most of the companies productions whether they are touring Theatres, Schools or Care Homes and puts his musical theatre past to good use by acting as Vocal Coach on most of the companies touring productions.
Ross is very excited to working on 'When we were young' again and can't wait to bring this amazing script back to life.
Elliot McLean
Elliot McLean will be joining the cast for the 2025 tour of When We Were Young playing the role of Gee.
Elliot has recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Acting and is incredibly excited to go on his first tour as an actor. Growing up in Glasgow, this show is one very close to Elliot’s heart and he cannot wait to take to the stage to share this incredible piece of work with audiences around Scotland.
His recent credits include Boab in Oor Wullie at Dundee Rep and a run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe with Kinky Boots.
Candace Nicholson
Candace Nicholson will be returning to the cast for our 2025 run of this five star production taking on the role of Sammy. Candace successfully graduated from New College Lanarkshire in 2015, with a BA Honours degree. Since then she has been involved in the film, theatre, and television industry. Her most recent television credits include the BAFTA award winning children’s series ‘Swashbuckle’. Candace has successfully completed five series with the show. Other recent work includes Saturday Mash up, CBBC and Candace will be joining Geez a Break Productions again later this year in their Panto ‘the Snow Queen’. She is very excited to be working with the team once again and slipping back into her trackie to play this incredible role that holds a special place in her heart.
Euan Ferguson
Joining the troops for their 2025 tour is Euan Ferguson who will be playing the role of Joe!.
Having toured several times over the years with Geez a Break Productions including their summer pantomime Pinocchio and their five star WW1 show “O’er the Tap” he is thrilled to be back with the team and buzzing to get out on the road with “When We Were Young”
His recent credits include Banquo in MacBeth, Beast in Fizzgig Theatres winter pantomime, a run of The Grandfathers at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and a role in the short film ‘Flaked’.
Eilidh McIntosh
Eilidh is so excited to be back with the troops for their 2025 tour of When We Were Young as Stage Manager. She can’t wait to get back into the wings and keep the show running smoothly from behind the scenes. Eilidh loves working with the team and is looking forward to being in so many amazing venues this year!
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GLASGOW TIMES REVIEW
DAILY RECORD REVIEW
GLASGOW DAILY REVIEW
REVIEWS BY ANDREW M REVIEW
GLASGOW WORLD REVIEW
LISA IN THE THEATRE REVIEW
THE SCOTSMAN REVIEW
SPECIAL THANKS
INTER PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
THE RUDDY FAMILY
THE MCAREE FAMILY
MARGARET MORTON
THE STAFF AT TECHNOTOTS NURSERY
MICHELLE MALONE PHOTOGRAPHY
THE RONAINS
SUPPORT
If you were affected by any of the topics in the show, you aren’t alone!
please have a look at the links below;
DOMESTIC ABUSE
https://www.sfad.org.uk/support-services/national-support-organisations/domestic-violence
GRIEF/LOSS
https://www.crusescotland.org.uk
ADDICTION
KNIFE CRIME
https://livesafe.org.uk/young-people/knife-crime/
FEEDBACK
Thank you for joining the troops for our 2025 run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
Let us know what you thought on the show by clicking the link below and heading to the review page!!!
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/when-we-were-young
Thank you for attending When We Were Young , we couldn’t tour or spread the word on this important message without you.
to help the show go further and get the production and the message to as many people as possible we have set up a gofundme ,
https://crowdfund.edfringe.com/p/when-we-were-young
any donation will help this show take its next step.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING AND ALREADY PLAYING PART IN THIS INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
