The Multi-Award-Winning ‘WHEN WE WERE YOUNG’ is back after a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 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.
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 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.
Returning to the cast of When We Were Young for 2025 is the talented Clare Rooney who will be reprising the role of Mags Mooney, the guardian angel of the scheme.
Clare graduated from Stow Colleges Acting & Performance campus and has since played several roles on both stage and screen.
Clare has stage credits in productions such as ‘Weekend In Girven’ , ‘Lizzie’ and the 2014 Fringe exclusive ‘The Waiting Room’. And has screen credits in The Janey Kirk Show in the popular Doris & Daisy sketch show which has gained a somewhat dedicated local following.
This isn’t Clare’s first production with Geez A Break Productions as she has appeared in both ‘Any Given Night’ and our wartime productions ‘Oer The Tap’ not to mention taking on the challenging leading role in ‘Mamie’ where she played a backstreet abortionist in 1950s Glasgow.
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 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 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.
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 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!
INTER PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
THE RUDDY FAMILY
THE MCAREE FAMILY
MARGARET MORTON
THE STAFF AT TECHNOTOTS NURSERY
MICHELLE MALONE PHOTOGRAPHY
THE RONAINS
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/
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