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23/07/2010

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A state of the nation play by David Ashton, set at Paisley's premier poetry slam.

A state of the nation play by David Ashton. A man claiming to be William McGonagall turns up at Paisley's premier poetry slam.

A state of the nation play set during a Paisley pub's first ever poetry slam. 

As an ultra-nationalist and an ultra-morbid poet prepare to compete against a scantily clad Biblical-rapper, a man professing to be William McGonagall arrives to take stock of Scotland's brave new lyrical world. 

By David Ashton. David Ashton is a writer and actor best known for his radio drama series McLevy staring Brian Cox. 

Cast: 

McGonagall/Hugh..David Ashton
Francine/Angela......Angela Darcy
Donald..........Finn den Hertog
Baxtet........Steven McNicoll
Jenny Salt......Wendy Seager.

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