The Merchant's Play

12/11/2023

It’s over!
Our three nights with The Merchants Play at Websters theatre ended with the traditional post-show drinks, chat and general fun in the Secession Bar of the theatre.
Old friends met up; new ones were made, the cast let down their hair, our director Chris could relax, safe in the knowledge that he had done his father and his Iranian ancestors proud. For the cast there was the pleasure of having done a good job. Thanks to all involved, the theatre staff, tech and backstage crew, front of house, wardrobe and props, the bar staff, and all others involved who made this project a success. And of course, our lovely, responsive audience!
And special thanks goes to the memory of our Iranian theatrical ancestors - those troupes of players who employed the traditional themes and characters of Baqqal Bazi to entertain through their characters, b***y stories and knockabout humour in the cafes and streets of ancient Iran.

11/11/2023

Tonight, Saturday - last chance to see Thr Merchants Play! Will the Lazy Servant finally do some work? Will the Wine Merchant get the chop? Does the Benevolent Alcoholic fall into the arms of the Governess? Who knows? It is the last night after all. Get your ringside seat now and find out!
https://www.webstersglasgow.com/whats-on/event/the-merchants-play/

10/11/2023

One show under our belt! Get your tickets now! You don’t want to miss all the fun and hilarity do you?

10/11/2023

That's one show under our belt and two to go. Don't miss the fun and hilarity - get your ticket now!

The Merchant’s Play is a new work based on a traditional ancient Iranian style of popular slapstick comedy known as Baqqal Bazi. Set in a wine merchant’s shop during the last years of Sassanid Persia (pre-Islam) and in the aftermath of the Persian-Roman/Byzantine wars, The Merchant’s Play is a...

08/11/2023

Jacki Clark is a wardrobe stylist with credits in theatre, film and publications. Starting her creative career in theatre set design, she is returning to theatre production in the costume department and this is the first play she's worked on. She has enjoyed researching the Sassanid Persia period for the costumes. Jacki enjoys understanding characters, deciding on the costume design, sourcing outfits and bringing characters to life and is really pleased to be working with this cast and crew on The Merchants Play at Websters.

08/11/2023

Jacki Clark is a wardrobe stylist with credits in theatre, film and publications. Starting her creative career in theatre set design, she is returning to theatre production in the costume department and this is the first play she's worked on. She has enjoyed researching the Sassanid Persia period for the costumes. Jacki enjoys understanding characters, deciding on the costume design, sourcing outfits and bringing characters to life and is really pleased to be working with this cast and crew on The Merchants Play at Websters.

08/11/2023

Chris Colebrook is a Theatre Professional and Coach and founder of Glasgow Narrative Drama. Chris studied Drama at City of Glasgow College and gained experience in theatre with Strathclyde Theatre Group and elsewhere. This is his debut as a director since completing the Directing for Theatre course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. As an actor Chris recently took part in productions of Antigone and Gaslight and he currently facilitates drama workshops for wellbeing. Chris’s interest in the adaptation and revival of traditional forms of Iranian improvised drama led to this production of The Merchant’s Play. Chris is of Iranian descent through his father who sadly passed away in September 2022.
These performances are dedicated to his memory.

06/11/2023

Rob Mackenzie is excited to make his stage debut as the Crude Poet in The Merchant’s Play. Rob has worked in film over the last 6 years as a Supporting Artist and as a Stand-in on two features. He has also appeared in a number of short films and has participated in both the Edinburgh and Glasgow 48 Hour Film Projects.

Rob completed the 'Introduction to Acting for Camera' short course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at the beginning of this year and is returning at the beginning of 2024 to take their next acting short course.

06/11/2023

There’s a comfy seat waiting for you at Websters Theatre in Glasgow from 9th to 11th this week and we would love to see you there to enjoy our brilliant production of The Merchant’s Play.

Improvised by the cast in rehearsal and based on a ancient Iranian style of slapstick comedy - Baqqal Bazi, The Merchants Play is set in 631AD in the Sassanid Empire (now Iran).

Follow our intrepid Wine Merchant as she fends off trouble with customers, rent arrears, and false accusations with the help of her servant, a wannabe circus clown.

With a diverse cast, The Merchant’s Play brings to life traditional themes and characters of Baqqal Bazi and will provide you with a good night out so BOOK that comfy seat NOW!

06/11/2023

https://www.webstersglasgow.com/whats-on/event/the-merchants-play/

There’s a comfy seat waiting for you at Websters Theatre in Glasgow from 9th to 11th this week and we would love to see you there to enjoy our brilliant production of The Merchant’s Play.

Improvised by the cast in rehearsal and based on a ancient Iranian style of slapstick comedy - Baqqal Bazi, The Merchants Play is set in 631AD in the Sassanid Empire (now Iran).

Follow our intrepid Wine Merchant as she fends off trouble with customers, rent arrears, and false accusations with the help of her servant, a wannabe circus clown.

With a diverse cast, The Merchant’s Play brings to life traditional themes and characters of Baqqal Bazi and will provide you with a good night out so BOOK that comfy seat NOW!