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"definitely a musical fit for a worldwide audience" RODDY PHILLIPS, Press & Journal
"It has something for everyone. The blistering political and social comment of McGrath's The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil and the haunting songs and pathos of The Steamie" LORRAINE TINNEY, Greenock Times
[color=purple]A LAND FIT FOR HEROES tells the dramatic, at times amusing, but ultimately touching story of an ordinary family and in particular the matriarchal figure of Sarah McLeod. Based on an original story and set in the early part of the Twentieth Century, the journey takes us through the events that effect their lives including eviction from their Highland croft, moving to the big city, emigration of a family member and the era of unemployment and the rise of socialism in post First World War Glasgow.
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With wonderful Celtic music by composer Graham Stephen, a well-known and respected songwriter and musician, A Land Fit For Heroes debuted at the Lemon Tree Theatre in Aberdeen in June 2001, enjoying a limited sold-out run. The highly professional production was made possible thanks to the funding of the Scottish Arts Council and Aberdeen City Council and the sponsorship of oil giant TotalFinaElf. The show gathered bouquets from a number of press scribes, a selection of which are reproduced below. Just as importantly the audience reaction was remarkable, many clearly enjoying great empathy with the characters on stage.
In October 2002 the show was licensed to the amateur circuit and currently a number of theatre companies in Scotland and as far away as America, Canada and Australia have expressed interest in staging productions.
In September 2003 Greenock Players chose it for their 60th Anniversary production and the show was just as well received in the west of Scotland being described in the local press as "wonderful".
WHAT THE PRESS SAID:
."an unmissable and memorable experience.a superb piece of vibrant, highly effective theatre.a passionate showthis home-grown musical boasts some wonderful songs, a strong storyline and high production values.If you want to see musical theatre history being made don't miss this show" RODDY PHILLIPS SCOTTISH PRESS AND JOURNAL
"this musical is rich in easy-on-the-ear tunes. It is a simple story beautifully set and beautifully told" JAMES ALLEN - EVENING EXPRESS
"a serious piece of theatre with several moments that made the hairs rise on the back of my neck.a lovely warmth permeates the piecethe music by Graham Stephen is wonderful, strongly influenced by the stage but with a Celtic felling that highlights the Scottish-ness of the pieceA Land Fit for Heroes is a moving passionate musical that touches the heart and soul" MICHAEL CRAIG - MASQUERADE MAGAZINE
"A Land Fit For Heroes would appeal to audiences not only the length and breadth of Scotland, but also in America, Canada and the many other parts of the world where Scots have settled and retain a wistful fondness for Caledonia" SHOW MUSIC (US Magazine)
"It has something for everyone. The blistering political and social comment of McGrath's The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil and the haunting songs and pathos of The Steamie....A Land Fit for Heroes will make you laugh, cry and angry....good reason to see it...it's wonderful" LORRAINE TINNEY, Greenock Telegraph
ANY THEATRE COMPANIES REQUIRING FURTHER INFORMATION, A READING COPY OF THE SCRIPT OR AN 18 MINUTE HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO SHOULD CONTACT MIKE GIBB (SEE CONTACT PAGE)
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A LAND FIT FOR HEROES tells the dramatic, at times amusing, but ultimately touching story of an ordinary family and in particular the matriarchal figure of Sarah McLeod. Based on an original story and set in the early part of the Twentieth Century, the journey takes us through the events that effect their lives including eviction from their Highland croft, moving to the big city, emigration of a family member and the era of unemployment and the rise of socialism in post First World War Glasgow.
With wonderful Celtic music by composer Graham Stephen, a well-known and respected songwriter and musician, A Land Fit For Heroes debuted at the Lemon Tree Theatre in Aberdeen in June 2001, enjoying a limited sold-out run. The highly professional production was made possible thanks to the funding of the Scottish Arts Council and Aberdeen City Council and the sponsorship of oil giant TotalFinaElf. The show gathered bouquets from a number of press scribes, a selection of which are reproduced below. Just as importantly the audience reaction was remarkable, many clearly enjoying great empathy with the characters on stage.
In October 2002 the show was licensed to the amateur circuit and currently a number of theatre companies in Scotland and as far away as America, Canada and Australia have expressed interest in staging productions.
In September 2003 Greenock Players chose it for their 60th Anniversary production and the show was just as well received in the west of Scotland being described in the local press as "wonderful".
WHAT THE PRESS SAID:
."an unmissable and memorable experience.a superb piece of vibrant, highly effective theatre.a passionate showthis home-grown musical boasts some wonderful songs, a strong storyline and high production values.If you want to see musical theatre history being made don't miss this show" RODDY PHILLIPS SCOTTISH PRESS AND JOURNAL
"this musical is rich in easy-on-the-ear tunes. It is a simple story beautifully set and beautifully told" JAMES ALLEN - EVENING EXPRESS
"a serious piece of theatre with several moments that made the hairs rise on the back of my neck.a lovely warmth permeates the piecethe music by Graham Stephen is wonderful, strongly influenced by the stage but with a Celtic felling that highlights the Scottish-ness of the pieceA Land Fit for Heroes is a moving passionate musical that touches the heart and soul" MICHAEL CRAIG - MASQUERADE MAGAZINE
"A Land Fit For Heroes would appeal to audiences not only the length and breadth of Scotland, but also in America, Canada and the many other parts of the world where Scots have settled and retain a wistful fondness for Caledonia" SHOW MUSIC (US Magazine)
"It has something for everyone. The blistering political and social comment of McGrath's The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil and the haunting songs and pathos of The Steamie....A Land Fit for Heroes will make you laugh, cry and angry....good reason to see it...it's wonderful" LORRAINE TINNEY, Greenock Telegraph
ANY THEATRE COMPANIES REQUIRING FURTHER INFORMATION, A READING COPY OF THE SCRIPT OR AN 18 MINUTE HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO SHOULD CONTACT MIKE GIBB (SEE CONTACT PAGE)
Photographs courtesy of Ken Trinder.
A LAND FIT FOR HEROES tells the dramatic, at times amusing, but ultimately touching story of an ordinary family and in particular the matriarchal figure of Sarah McLeod. Based on an original story and set in the early part of the Twentieth Century, the journey takes us through the events that effect their lives including eviction from their Highland croft, moving to the big city, emigration of a family member and the era of unemployment and the rise of socialism in post First World War Glasgow.
With wonderful Celtic music by composer Graham Stephen, a well-known and respected songwriter and musician, A Land Fit For Heroes debuted at the Lemon Tree Theatre in Aberdeen in June 2001, enjoying a limited sold-out run. The highly professional production was made possible thanks to the funding of the Scottish Arts Council and Aberdeen City Council and the sponsorship of oil giant TotalFinaElf. The show gathered bouquets from a number of press scribes, a selection of which are reproduced below. Just as importantly the audience reaction was remarkable, many clearly enjoying great empathy with the characters on stage.
In October 2002 the show was licensed to the amateur circuit and currently a number of theatre companies in Scotland and as far away as America, Canada and Australia have expressed interest in staging productions.
In September 2003 Greenock Players chose it for their 60th Anniversary production and the show was just as well received in the west of Scotland being described in the local press as "wonderful".
WHAT THE PRESS SAID:
."an unmissable and memorable experience.a superb piece of vibrant, highly effective theatre.a passionate showthis home-grown musical boasts some wonderful songs, a strong storyline and high production values.If you want to see musical theatre history being made don't miss this show" RODDY PHILLIPS SCOTTISH PRESS AND JOURNAL
"this musical is rich in easy-on-the-ear tunes. It is a simple story beautifully set and beautifully told" JAMES ALLEN - EVENING EXPRESS
"a serious piece of theatre with several moments that made the hairs rise on the back of my neck.a lovely warmth permeates the piecethe music by Graham Stephen is wonderful, strongly influenced by the stage but with a Celtic felling that highlights the Scottish-ness of the pieceA Land Fit for Heroes is a moving passionate musical that touches the heart and soul" MICHAEL CRAIG - MASQUERADE MAGAZINE
"A Land Fit For Heroes would appeal to audiences not only the length and breadth of Scotland, but also in America, Canada and the many other parts of the world where Scots have settled and retain a wistful fondness for Caledonia" SHOW MUSIC (US Magazine)
"It has something for everyone. The blistering political and social comment of McGrath's The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil and the haunting songs and pathos of The Steamie....A Land Fit for Heroes will make you laugh, cry and angry....good reason to see it...it's wonderful" LORRAINE TINNEY, Greenock Telegraph
ANY THEATRE COMPANIES REQUIRING FURTHER INFORMATION, A READING COPY OF THE SCRIPT OR AN 18 MINUTE HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO SHOULD CONTACT MIKE GIBB (SEE CONTACT PAGE)
Photographs courtesy of Ken Trinder.
