Storytelling Centre explores the Christianity of Lewis

Thought-provoking theatre at the Scottish Storytelling Centre explores the Christianity of Lewis
 

Mon 14 & Tue 15 June, 7.30pm (2hrs) plus post-show discussion, £10/£7
Theatre Hebrides: Roghainn nan Daòine (The People’s Choice)
The story of the personal struggles of an island girl and the emergence of a new spirituality-based belief system in the 1840s. Gaelic with live English translation. Devised by the company and directed by John Wright.

 
London), Toria Banks and the Company. The final workshops were completed by early April and then rehearsals began in May in Stornoway. Roghainn nan Daoine is directed by John Wright, scripted by Toria Banks, produced by Muriel Ann MacLeod (Artistic Director of Theatre Hebrides) and the cast reads as a who’s who of Gaelic theatre, film and television including Caitriona Lexy Campbell, David Walker, Kenny Iain Macrea, Kenny Lindsey and Mairi Morrison.
is an excellent story, well told. It’s funny when needed, has a few moving moments, and does an excellent job of bringing history alive – real history”.
– Eileen Bell

For further information
Lindsay Corr [email protected] 0131 652 3272
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is the national body for the support and development of the storytelling artform. The organisation is a partnership between the Scottish Storytelling Forum and the Church of Scotland, and is supported by the Scottish Arts Council, the City of Edinburgh Council and a wide range of charitable donations. www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk SCO11353
 

Theatre Hebrides is a professional theatre company based in Stornoway. The Company commissions and produces theatre in Gaelic and English inspired by Western Isles traditional and contemporary cultures. The company performs locally, tours nationally and provides film and theatre workshop programmes in the community. www.theatrehebridies.com