The Big Day
Pure Class Theatre presents
The Big Day
23-26 Nov 2025
This is an archive page for a past Theatre 118 production. Venue and access information below may refer to our former building at 118 Osborne Street.
On 3rd June 1990, Glasgow hosted the biggest free music festival Scotland had ever seen - ‘The Big Day’. Everyone who is anyone is there. The only problem? You and your pals can’t see any of it because you’re stuck in a police holding cell.
Debs, Grace, Fiona and Kirsty have been best pals for as long as they can remember. But now, as they enter their twenties, the changes in the world and within themselves are slowly driving them apart.
The girls have been anticipating Sheena Easton, an artist who grew up in Glasgow herself. However, when Sheena debuts her new accent after months spent in LA, the Scottish crowd is less than impressed. An enraged Fiona throws a glow stick at the stage, resulting in the group getting placed in a temporary holding cell. It is here that they meet Louise, who is also in police custody for reasons unknown to the girls.
The forced proximity allows the group to open up about their own individual struggles as working-class Glaswegian women in the 90s. Together, the group of girls help each other face their dilemmas, and eventually hatch an escape plan in time for the closing act.
Access Information for Theatre 118:
Regrettably, we are currently unable to offer step-free access to our auditorium.
Important Evacuation Information: Please be aware that in the event of an evacuation, our lifts are not in use. This means there is currently no step-free emergency exit from the upper levels. If you are unable to self-evacuate via stairs, we may not be able to accommodate you safely at this time.
We are committed to making our theatre accessible to everyone and are working on solutions. To discuss your specific access requirements and to help us find the best way to welcome you, please contact us at theatre118glasgow@gmail.com before booking your tickets.
Press
"A vivid, funny portrait of '90s Glasgow with heart and edges"
"They capture eloquently a sense of how a group that should have been looking forward to life are having to deal with the vagaries, left behind by the old men and women who refuse to insulate them against the mistakes that they made. It's a timely piece that promises much for the future of Pure Class Theatre."