Edward McGuire premiere : new theatre at Glasgow's CCA
01 November 2007
Edward McGuire
1 - 3 November 2007, Glasgow's CCA Centre for Contemporary Art
Sanna is the village on the headland where black volcanic rock meets machair, sea and sand. This exposed landscape is the setting for 'Only the Men', the story of a son who returns to the last working croft upon his father's death.
The future of the man is tied to the future of the croft he has inherited. He discusses this with Fenella, whilst sitting on the wide white beach. Fenella is an annoying and greedy sheep, who died five years ago. To make matters worse, she is not his only companion.
Reeling and Writhing's 'Only the Men', is lyrical contemporary Scottish theatre at its best, fusing the music and the geography of the Scottish coast in a tragi-comedic tale. Composer Eddie McGuire creates the soundscape of Sanna and those who dwell therein, with score for alto flute and ocean drum being performed live.
'Only the Men' is supported by the: Scottish Arts Council, Glasgow City Council and developed in the CCA Creative Lab.
A co-production between Reeling & Writhing and the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow.
“a deep, poetic meditation on a damaged father-son relationship ... featuring some beautiful music for flute and piccolo by Eddie McGuire”
The Scotsman
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