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When We Were Young

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth. Catch it at the Howden Park Centre on 28th April!

When We Were Young

About When We Were Young

28th April 2025
7.30pm
Howden Park Centre
Howden Park Centre Howden, Livingston EH54 6AE
£18 / £16 + bf
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After a successful run in 2024 ‘WHEN WE WERE YOUNG’ is back in Livingston.

When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic emotional rollercoaster, as the follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the street corners.

This production is both a hilarious and eye-opening look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heart-breaking story of stolen youth.

Suitable for audiences aged 16+.

This show contains strong language and adult humour!

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