TALENTED Largs playwright Andy McGregor has penned and sung his own original tribute to the 20th anniversary of 'A Play a Pie and a Pint' at Oran Mor in Glasgow.
The well known concept has its original home in Oran Mor, in Glasgow's West End, which has become renowned for its comedic turns and hour long productions at lunchtimes.
Some of Andy's own classic shows including 'Crocodile Rock' and 'Spuds' having featured over the years.
And he was thrilled to be asked to pen a song for its big celebration featuring a veritable feast of jokes, references to past shows and stars, whilst paying tribute to the original founder.
The iconic lunchtime theatre experience with over 30 brand new plays every year is one of the popular must-sees in Glasgow.
The Largs director, composer and playwright, who trained at Glasgow University and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, even admitted to a touch of nerves at taking up the project.
The concept was launched in 2004 by theatre maverick and maker, the late David MacLennan, and its core principles have remained the same: A new play at lunchtime every week lasting no more than an hour, accompanied by a pie and a pint.
A Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre spokesperson said: "As part of our fundraising gala in October, the brilliant Andy McGregor wrote and performed an original song marking our incredible anniversary this year.
"Andy has kindly put together this video version, please enjoy and as the song says to take a moment to thank the brilliant Mr MacLennan."
Andy said: "I was asked to write a song celebrating 20 years of a Play, Pie and a Pint for their gala.
"I was quite nervous about it, but then remembered that I've been writing comedy songs for about 30 years, so it should be doable!
"The actual evening was great, and I decided to record the song so that it wasn't lost forever.
"Thanks to Liz Carruthers and Dave Anderson for some historical insights."
Watch the tribute below:
As well as working with established playwrights, the charity behind the concept, the Play, Pie and a Pint format produces and advocates work from first time and emerging writers.
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