Join us for an evening of theatre, music and discussion about a dramatic event in Scottish history.

On 14 May 1841, a crowd of 50,000 gathered at Bishopbriggs Cross to witness the execution of two Irish navvies accused of the murder of an English ganger. Their case was marked by a catalogue of false arrests, forced confessions and prejudicial reporting, and showed that justice is always in the balance when Britannia tips the scales. The Glasgow Herald reported at the time that it wished “the names of Doolan and Redding may soon be forgotten.” This event will be an act of remembering, based on the research and writings of Professor Willy Maley.

Featuring live music and original songs from Lorna Morgan and a screening of GALLOWGLASS, a play by John Maley and Willy Maley, directed by Nick Beaton. A performance by Milton Arts and Parts (MAPS) at Gorbals Unemployed Workers’ Centre, 7 June 1991. We will also launch Willy Maley’s The Story of Possilpark.

Events organised as part of the exhibition:Joey Simons, Beyond the Forbidden Gate. Fri 7 – Sun 23 June 2024