Cumbernauld Theatre Company in association with Wonder Fools
29 Sep – 5 Oct 2024
If I’m going to make a mark on the world I have to do it now.
The only means I have are art or violence.
And I was never any good at drawing.
When Claire, a priest, survives a mass shooting she sets out on a quest to answer the most difficult question of all: ‘Why?’. The Events is a journey that takes her to the edge of reason, science, politics and faith. Reflect on the complexities of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of community in times of tragedy, in this thrilling, theatrical and visceral new staging of David Greig’s modern classic. It features an exciting collaboration between the professional cast and a Community Choir that has been specially created for the production.
a hymn to humanity ★★★★
The Herald
Heartfelt and haunting ★★★★
The Scotsman
Demands to be seen ★★★★
The Stage
Crafted with insight and boldness ★★★★
Corr Blimey
A nerve-jangling production ★★★★
Across The Arts
Reminds me just why that collaborative nature of the story and source is better told with the community within in more than on its side ★★★★
FringeReview
It will stay with me for a long time ★★★★
Lisa in the Theatre
Videos by Sartorial Productions
Hope and Optimism – Interview with Director Jack Nurse:
A play about a community choir – Interview with Clare Howarth and singers:
Teaser Trailer
By the time he was my age (Monologue)
Set & Costume with Becky Minto:
Theatre that reflects the world we live in – Interview with Claire Lamont & Sam Stopford
I ran a choir (Monologue)
I want to understand what happened to him (Monologue)
All videos by Sartorial Productions
Photos by Mihaela Bodlovic
To read a biography, please click or tap on the person’s name below.
Claire
The Boy
Writer
Director
Composer
Choir Director
Set & Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Katie Slater Assistant Director
Robbie Gordon Movement Director
Sophie Ferguson Costume Supervisor
James Edward Greechan Accompanist
Mick Duke Executive Producer
Casimira Hayward-Peel Production Manager
Claire Semple-Gallacher Stage Manager
Gillian Richards Deputy Stage Manager
Matt Nevans Technical Manager
Lindsay McConnell Lighting Technician
Gil Thompson Sound Technician
Community Choir:
Elaine Beaton
Alan Brown
Isobell Brown
Stephen Brackenridge
Valerie Brackenridge
Kirsten Craig
Pauline Crawford
Leilah Davidson
Lisa Forsyth
James Greechan
Jack Gouther
Gabriella Monica Hughes
Mari Ito
Esther James Kolo
Michael Nelson
Maureen Nelson
David Umoren Ubong
