Roghainn nan Daoine– The Peoples Choice

THEME

Is ann as an eachdraidh shònraichte de’n Eaglais Chlèidhreach ann an Leòdhas anns na 1820s agus na 1840s a rug Roghainn nan Daoine. Seo agaibh sgeulachd caileag fulangach à Leòdhas le creideamh làidir agus air a sàrachadh le uachdaran an-iochdmhor, an cultar air a sgrios agus na daòine air am fuadachadh as an tìr am measg an gort.
Le cluicheadairan proifeiseanta, ‘se obair fèin-fhiosrachail, chluicheach, teann tha seo le moran àbhachdas agus ceòl co-aimsireil agus traidiseanta air àrd-ùrlar sgapte le Clò-Mòr.

Roghainn Nan Daoine is inspired by the remarkable history of the emergence of the Free Church in Lewis between the 1820's and late 1840's We follow one young Island woman's life and her growth of belief and resilience in a culture ravaged by landlord oppression, the potato famine and forced displacement of people in favour of sheep.

Using experimental physical theatre, humour and dramatic intensity the work is performed for us by some of our best Hebridean actors. Traditional music, song and soundscape are played out in a beautiful Harris Tweed arena.

Devised by The Company
Directed by John Wright
Produced by Muriel Ann Macleod
Scripted by Toria Banks
Designed by Micheal Breakey

CAST
Caitriona Lexy Campbell
David Walker
Iain Macrae
Kenny Lindsey
Mairi Morrison
Will Murray
Alastair Caplin

PLEASE NOTE: A live simultaneous translation to English is provided on individual headphones for the audience

The premier performances will be in An Lanntair, Stornoway from 27th to 29th May, 2010.

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Theatre Hebrides is always grateful for the support the local communities provide when touring a new production. Roghainn nan Daoine is a contemporary and provoking portrayal of a remarkable time in our community’s past, being enjoyed by community’s of today and hopefully communities of tomorrow.

The Scottish Arts Council and Highlands & Islands Enterprise fund this project, with local business support.

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Pictures Courtesy of The Stornoway Gazette