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Killing Me Softly: Reflections on HIV and AIDS in Scottish Theatre
Playwright John Binnie and original cast members of his 1987 play Killing Me Softly explore the ways in which Scottish theatre responded at the height of the AIDS crisis. Between performed extracts of the play, the discussion will reflect candidly on the experience of performing the work in theatres, housing estates, unemployed workers' centres, hospices and "Safe Nookey Nights" in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
This event is part of a public programme curated by Steven Grainger to accompany the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt exhibition at Tramway.
Audience note
Audiences may find the content deeply moving, emotional, or distressing, as it deals with themes of illness, bereavement, social stigma, and historical marginalisation.
ACCESS
Tramway is fully wheelchair accessible. See more information about venue access on our Access page
About John Binnie
John Binnie is an award-winning playwright and director, who has worked in theatre since 1986. He set up Glasgow's Clyde Unity Theatre with friends, and wrote and directed over 30 productions that toured all over Scotland and beyond. He's been fortunate to make theatre in America, Germany, Singapore, Africa and India.
John also works regularly in delivering creative community engagement. Currently he is an Artist in Community for Glasgow Life. He believes everyone has a story to tell, and his drama/writing classes encourage people to find their voice, develop their confidence and creativity, and contribute to community.
John Binnie's play Mum, Dad, There's Something I Got To Tell You features alongside seven other works in Salamander Street's Queer Plays Volume One, a new anthology spanning 50 years of Scottish LGBTQ+ drama (curated by J D Stewart, foreword by Alan Cumming, out 14 September 2026).
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Large Print and Braille programme material available upon request.
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Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets are available on all three levels of Tramway, and come equipped with handrails and emergency pull cords. Please contact Tramway prior to your visit if you have any additional requirements
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome. We can provide a bowl of water for an assistance dog. The assistance dog toilet area is located to the rear of the building.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Wheelchair access
There is level access to all Tramway spaces and the cafe, with lift access to the upper spaces.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users in the theatre.
Baby changing
Baby changing facilities are available on the ground floor
Baby feeding
Breastfeeding is welcome at Tramway
Cafe or restaurant
Full table service is not available. Food or drinks can be ordered at the counter and will be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed. No chairs are permanently fixed.
Menus are hand held only, but are clearly presented in contrasting colours. Menus are not available in Braille.
Parking
On street only
Photography and video recording
At times, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
The public are only permitted to record and take photos where explicit permission has been granted in advance.
Free wifi
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Please note, Tramway does not offer a cloakroom or bag storage service. During large-scale and busy events bag searches may be in operation and bags larger than A3 size will not be admitted to the venue.
Location Map
Tramway is a post-industrial venue with a range of unique and versatile spaces, popular with private and corporate clients looking for a venue ‘with a difference’. Tramway is an ideal space for performances, exhibitions, private viewings, seminars, meetings and smaller scale functions.
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