Grado & Stephen Purdon: Shellsuits & Spandex

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Grado & Stephen Purdon hit the road for a hilarious tour across Scotland and bring it to Portobello Town Hall on 26th June!

About Grado & Stephen Purdon: Shellsuits & Spandex

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Join us for an evening with GRADO, the beloved star of Two Doors Down, Scot Squad and wrestling & STEPHEN PURDON, the actor behind River City's Bob O'Hara as they hit the road for a hilarious tour across Scotland.

The Panto double-act pair will be tag-teaming up for a show that's sure to leave you in stitches. From Shieldinch to Latimer Crescent, the duo will share late tales from their careers in television, wrestling and panto, plus plenty of personal anecdotes. Boab and Grado promise a night of laughter and fun you won't forget.

Age limit: 14+

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