In 2004, disabled actor, star of Doctor Who, Nabil Shaban played Mack the Knife in Theatre Workshop's production of Brecht's "Threepenny Opera", directed by Robert Rae. The show was a phenominal success, and Shaban was nominated Best Actor in Scottish Theatre for his portrayal of the charming but evil Macheath.

Other performers in this critically acclaimed show included Cerrie Burnell, Garry Robson, Pamela Ann Fry, Ysybel Collier, Sally Clay, Mark Brown, Sarah Caltieri, Jim McSharry, John Hollyward, Robyn Hunt, Malawi Logsn, Sophie Partridge.