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The Plays

The Durable Element

Book Dundee Rep, 1961 Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 1961 This was Cliff's first staged play, and featured a young Glenda Jackson.
Saturmacnalia

Book and Lyrics

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 1965

Caricature of Cliff, bottom right

" here is a show that is praiseworthy in that it is new, fresh, bubbling with wit ... and very funny." Sunday Post, December 9, 1962 "The show sparkled all through with wit, gentle satire and catchy songs." Glasgow Citizen, December 6, 1962

Oh For An Island

Book and Lyrics Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 1966

Dick MacWhitty

Book and Lyrics Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 1964 Biggar Theatre Workshop, Biggar, 1999

Hero of a Thousand Fights, the True McGonagall

Book and ProducerPerth Theatre, 1967 The lovely John Laurie starred.

Oh Glorious Jubilee

Book and LyricsLeeds Playhouse, 1970 Prince Charles attended the Royal Gala performance to celebrate the theatre's opening.Adapted for Radio, BBC Radio 3, June 5th 1970 "This is the ideal successor to the dreary old pantomime. All kids, common or Royal, should love it." The Guardian, December 10, 1970 "...an engaging, good-humoured and spirited romp." Sheffield Telegraph, December 1970

The Clyde Moralities

Book and Producer Glasgow, 1972

The Mountain People

Libretto Scottish Opera Glasgow, possibly 1975
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