john byrne

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July 5, 2022

New Paisley Town Hall room names to honour John Byrne and textile heritage

One of Paisley’s most famous sons – artist and playwright John Byrne – will be honoured in the new room names for his birthplace’s soon-to-be-transformed town […]
July 5, 2022

Artist and playwright John Byrne talks about world premier of his latest musical play Underwood Lane

JOHN Byrne could have ended up playing in a skiffle band like the hero of his latest musical play, Underwood Lane. But his performing career never […]
October 3, 2020

Paisley Book Festival is seeking a Digital Writer-in-Residence for its 2021 Festival

Following on from the success of its inaugural Festival, Paisley Book Festival is delighted to add a new strand to its 2021 Festival. Thanks to funding from Creative Scotland’s Sustaining […]
December 28, 2018

Paisley Town Hall closes doors for £22million makeover

It’s the faded Victorian jewel in Paisley town centre’s crown and now a £22million makeover is set to bring Paisley Town Hall into the 21st century. The […]