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TOURING SCOTLAND AUTUMN 2024
A new musical by Isla Cowan & Andy McGregor
Inspired by a real-life 1995 protest, To Save the Sea is a vibrant new musical about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
When oil giants Shell announce plans to dump the defunct Brent Spar oil store in the ocean, a small group of activists have other ideas. Under the cover of night, they sail out to the North Sea and occupy the structure. As their campaign gains momentum, pressure mounts on those in power and political battles ensue at sea and on land.
Will the activists succeed? Will it all be worth it? Or will big oil win out?
Brought to you by the makers of musical smash-hits Battery Park (***** Theatre Scotland ***** Broadway World), Crocodile Rock (***** The Reviews Hub), and Spuds (***** The Herald), To Save the Sea is an epic adventure story about standing up for what you believe in - promising a great night out full of heart, hope and a touch of satirical comedy.
Supported by a Federation of Scottish Theatre Placement Bursary with funding from Creative Scotland
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Cast:
David Rankine - Rupert
Helen Logan - Karen / Scientist / Helmut Kohl
Ewan Somers - John Major / David
Kara Swinney - Rachel
Matthew McKenna - Karl
Katie Weir - Engel
Nathan French - Colin
Kaylah Copeland - Brianna
Team:
Writer/ Director - Isla Cowan
Writer/ Director - Andy McGregor
Producer - Steph Connell
Designer (Set and Costume) - Claire Halleran
Dramaturg - Debbie Hannan
Musical Director - Alan Penman
Lighting Designer - Simon Wilkinson
Sound Designer - Fraser Milroy
Choreographer - Chris Stuart Wilson
Costume Supervisor - Vicki Brown
Assistant Director (Supported by FST) - David Hewitson
Outreach Associate - Jordan Blackwood
Marketing Manager - Serden Salih
PR Manager - Jane Hamilton
Production Manager - Elle Taylor
Stage Manager (Rehearsals) - Natalie Welch
Stage Manager (Tour) - Babette Wickham Riddick
LX Programmer - Karin Anderson
Relighter - Josh Brown
Jamie Murray
Sound No. 1 - Finlay Murray
Technical Swing - Lana Kirk
BSL Interpreter - Karen Forbes
TOUR DATES 2024
SEPTEMBER
25th, 26th, 27th*, 28th - Tron Theatre, Glasgow - Book Tickets
OCTOBER
1st, 2nd - Perth Theatre, Perth - Book Tickets
4th - Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling - Book Tickets
10th, 11th, 12th* - Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh - Book Tickets
16th - The Gaiety, Ayr - Book Tickets
18th - The Byre Theatre, St Andrews - Book Tickets
22nd* - Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock - Book Tickets
24th - Howden Park Centre, Livingston - Book Tickets
26th - Dundee Rep, Dundee - Book Tickets
28th - Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse - Book Tickets
30th - The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen - Book Tickets
NOVEMBER
2nd - Eden Court, Inverness - Book Tickets
*BSL Performances with Karen Forbes
