theatre

Clydebuilt, Those Who Held the River

At Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock · 3 performances from Fri 12 Feb to Sat 13 Feb.

"You don't realise what’s holding you up...till it's no’ there anymore." Joe worked on the Clyde when the river built ships that travelled the world. The yards gave him purpose, belonging and pride. Together, men and women built lives, families and communities that would outlast the ships themselves. The yards were more than an industry—they were a way of life. Inspired by conversations with former shipyard workers, Clydebuilt is a moving new one-man play about work, identity and loss. Through Joe's memories, we step into a world built on skill, humour, friendship and the belief that what you