Cast announced for The Events

Claire Lamont and Sam Stopford will star in the compelling new production of ‘The Events’ by David Greig.

Today the cast is announced for the upcoming autumn production The Events, a compelling new production from Cumbernauld Theatre Company in association with Wonder Fools, of David Grieg’s modern classic.

When Claire, a priest, survives a violent a mass shooting in a peaceful community she embarks on a quest to answer the most difficult question of all: ‘Why?’. The Events takes her to the edge of reason, science, politics, and faith.

This hugely timely and poignant play offers a deeply moving and thought-provoking experience. The production also features an exciting collaboration between our professional cast and a specially-created Community Choir from residents across North Lanarkshire.

The show will be brought to life by leading theatre talent Claire Lamont and Sam Stopford. The play, written by David Grieg will be led by Director Jack Nurse, with music by John Browne, set and costume by Becky Minto, lighting design by Lizzie Powell and the Community Choir led by Claire Haworth.

I’m beyond thrilled to be directing The Events – an incredible play that although first produced over ten years ago feels like it was written for today. Alongside the play’s urgency it’s a privilege to collaborate with such a fantastic cast, creative team and specially created choir from the local area. This production has everything I love about making theatre: vital themes and a community focus. I cannot wait to bring the play to life and create a moving, thought provoking and compelling night out for audiences.

Jack Nurse, Director

The Events is a deeply significant play that resonates powerfully with current global issues, exploring themes of violence, community, and healing. We are incredibly excited to bring this vital revival to the stage in Cumbernauld. With our talented cast and creative team, and the enthusiastic participation of the local community choir, this production promises to be both a thought-provoking and emotional experience. It’s an honour to present a work that speaks so urgently to the times we live in and to do so with such a dedicated and skilled team.

Fraser Morrison, Creative Producer For Cumbernauld Thatre

Claire Lamont is an Actor and Theatre Maker from Belfast, Northern Ireland. She trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduating in 2001. Claire has since worked as an Actor, Director and Theatre Maker with a variety of companies in Scotland, the UK and Internationally. Claire led the BA Performance course in BSL and English from its inception in 2015 until 2022 and is currently an Associate Director (ENGAGE) with Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre.

Sam Stopford is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. His credits include: Measure for Measure; Hedda Gabler; Henry IV, Lear’s Fool; Jekyll and Hyde; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Much Ado About Nothing (all Bard in the Botanics); Faye’s Red Lines; Sally (both A Play, a Pie and a Pint); Alfold (Glasgow Citizen’s); The Metamorphosis (Vanishing Point); Middletown, The Lost Elves, Cymbeline, The Breathing House, The Seagull, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (all RCS). He is the recipient of the James Bridie Gold Medal for the best performance in BA Acting, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 2020, Winner of the Duncan Macrae Competition prize 2019  and recipient of the Arnold Fleming Scholarship.

The Events will run in our Main Auditorium from Sat 28 September to Sat 30 October.

Saturday 28 September, 7.30pm – preview performance
Tuesday 1 October, 7.30pm
Wednesday 2 October, 7.30pm
Thursday 3 October, 7.30pm
Friday 4 October, 7.30pm – audio described performance
Saturday 5 October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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