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The statues preparing to be lifted onto the roof. People in hi-viz vests are securing the crane onto one of the statues.

The Statues Song

Our Community Collective is a sociable drop-in group for people who share an interest in theatre.  In 2023 they came together with musician and song writer Hilary Brooks to create an original song about the famous Citizens Theatre statues. 

I was so proud of what we achieved. It’s an experience I’ll never forget

-Participant

Seven adults are standing in a semi-circle talking to each other. They are in a professional recording studio with microphones around them. They are smiling and look happy.

The history of the six stone statues dates to when the building first opened in 1878 and they adorned the front of the building as part of a shared façade with the Palace Theatre. Having survived a fire and demolition in 1977 when the Palace Theatre was condemned, they were reunited in the Citizens Theatre foyer in 1989.

Over the course of the current redevelopment, the statues have been lovingly restored to their former glory and have been returned the roof of the new building. 

Inspired by their history, members of the Community Collective participated in a series of workshops to create an original song.  They imagined what they would think of the Gorbals now from their new vantage point. 

The group recorded their song at Gorbals Sound. 

Two people stand in a recording booth behind glass. In the foreground, the mixing table and speakers are visible.

Probably one of the best days of my life. Total joy.

– Participant 

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Community Collective at Gorbals Sound
A man stands in a recording booth with headphones over his years. Another man can be seen out of focus in the foreground, mixing the track.
Two Citizens Theatre Participate staff members speaking to each other. Both are wearing Citizens Theatre t-shirts and the recording studio can be seen in the background.
A group of people singing in a recording studio. One woman is in focus at the centre of the frame.
A woman stands in front of a microphone in a recording booth. She is smiling.
A statue hanging on a crane as it is moved. It is in stark contrast with the sky behind it.

The Statues return home
The statues preparing to be lifted onto the roof. People in hi-viz vests are securing the crane onto one of the statues.
A wide shot of a statue being lowered onto the Citizens Theatre roof via a crane. The statue is hovering above the building.
A statue being lowered onto the roof of the Citizens Theatre. Two have already been placed. The theatre's name appears in large lettering behind the statues.

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