Borderline Theatre Company

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Borderline Theatre company is a touring theatre company based in Ayr, Scotland.

Its alumni include the actors Billy Connolly and Robbie Coltrane. [1] Recent successes include the award-winning, critically acclaimed plays The Wall [2] [3] and The Ducky [4] [5] [6] by D C Jackson.

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References

  1. "Debate call for theatre company". BBC. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
  2. Fisher, Mark (6 March 2008). "The Wall". The Guardian. London.
  3. "Latest Lifestyle News | the Scotsman".
  4. Fisher, Mark (12 May 2009). "The Ducky". The Guardian. London.
  5. Gardner, Lyn (11 May 2009). "Stage sequels deserve a second chance". The Guardian. London.
  6. "Latest Lifestyle News | the Scotsman".