An Lanntair is hosting a week long programme of workshops and events by Theatre Gu Leòr & an Lanntair celebrating the life and work of Tormod Caimbeul culminating in the last two performances of the world premiere of Shrapnel (https://vimeo.com/158311089).
SHRAPNEL
1 & 2 APRIL 2016, http://lanntair.com/events/event/shrapnel/
Adapted by Catriona Lexy Chaimbeul from the novel by Tormod Caimbeul, directed by Muireann Kelly.
“Perceptive, poetic and comedic…set in Edinburgh, in areas not unlike those featured in Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting” – Scottish Review of Books
Adapted from Tormod a Bhocsair’s seminal Gaelic novel with anarchic humour, animation, subtitles and live music, Shrapnel is for Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers alike. Set in the darkest depths of Leith, Shrapnel follows a man on the run for a crime he did not commit, as he meets an array of extraordinary misfits, with the psychopathic former detective, Walter Shrapnel never far behind.
Ath-sgrìobhadh den nobhail leis an sàr sgrìobhaiche, Tormod Caimbeul, le fella-dhà, le dealbhachadh, fo-thiotalan agus ceòl, tha Shrapnel freagarrach airson fìleantaich agus luchd-ionnsachaidh air fad. Air a’ stèidheachadh ann an dorchadas Lìte, tha sinn a’ leantainn aithrisear ’s e a’ siubhail air feadh a’ bhaile a’ coinneachadh ri iomadach charactar annasach agus a’ seachnadh a’ phoileis bhrùideil, Walter Shrapnel.
Co-produced by Tron Theatre and An Lanntair and supported by Creative Scotland, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, NTS, Comhairle nan Leabhraichean, Playwright’s Studio Scotland, Leabhraichean Beaga and Glasgow Life.
Run time approximately 120 mins with a 15 min interval.
Over 14’s only.
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All Shrapnel ticket holders are welcome to join An Lanntair for the special event “Night of Seven Storms” for only £5. This will be an evening of readings and music celebrating Lewis writers, featuring the cast of Shrapnel.
Adapting for the Stage with Catriona Lexy
Thu, 31 Mar, 4pm – 6pm http://lanntair.com/events/event/adapting-for-the-stage/
Join the writer of the play Shrapnel, Catriona Lexy Campbell, for a free workshop in adapting for the stage. Suitable for writers and performers of all skill levels, the workshop is a chance to try your hand at creating new theatre.
Biography (writing): Catriona Lexy Campbell
Catriona Lexy Campbell has worked as a theatre artist, actor and writer for many years, primarily in her native Gaelic. She has five published novels and has two further novels pending this year. She was the first Gaelic Associate Artist with the National Theatre of Scotland in 2011 and her first radio play for the BBC, based on her novel Samhraidhean Diomhair, was broadcast in December 2012. She was the Writer in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in 2013. She is an Associate Artist with Theatre Gu Leòr and her first play, Doras Dùinte, was produced by Theatre Galore and toured in 2014.
The Night of the Seven Storms
Thu, 31 Mar, 7.30pm http://lanntair.com/events/event/night-of-the-seven-storms/
Join An Lanntair for an informal evening of rehearsed readings, songs and music celebrating the work of Lewis writers across the generations. Hosted by Agnes Rennie with special guest, Marisa Macdonald and featuring the cast of Shrapnel. Tickets for this event and for the play, Shrapnel, can be purchased together for £12.