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THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND / Image: Aalst / Photographer: Richard Campbell

Image:
Photographer: Richard Campbell

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND

Classics|Contemporary drama

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director/Chief Executive
Vicky Featherstone
Executive Producer
Neil Murray

ARTISTIC POLICY
The National Theatre of Scotland works with the best Scottish and international artists to promote world class theatre. In so doing, the National Theatre of Scotland plays a key role in the cultural life of Scotland, and aims to develop a sustainable, international and diverse audience, creating a high-quality touring body of work and fostering a culture of creative learning.

REVIEW EXTRACTS

Michael Billington, The Guardian ()

Bryce Hallet, The Sydney Morning Herald ()

Mark Fisher, The Guardian ()

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS

A co-production with Dundee Rep Ensemble, the show swept the board at the 2008 Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland. An urgent, radical, Scottish reading of this classic text. Contains adult content and strong language (14+)
180 minutes including 20 minute interval
18 cast, 12 stage management and crew (30 on the road)

A co-production with Victoria (Gent) and Tramway (Glasgow), the show has successfully toured the UK and Australia. A gripping, uncomfortable examination of family dysfunction at its most extreme. Contains adult content and strong language (14+)
70 minutes without interval
2 cast, 2 technicians, plus Director (5 on the road)

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS

A debut play by actor Paul Higgins, a very dark comedy about a Glasgow family and religion, directed by John Tiffany ( and ). Premieres November 2008. Contains adult content and strong language (14+)
Two hours including interval
5 cast, 6 stage management and crew (11 on the road)

WRAP-AROUND
Issues of cultural diplomacy, workshops, post show discussions, masterclasses.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 USA: and 2008 Australasia: and 2008 USA: and 2008 Canada, Ireland:

TOURING AVAILABILITY
On request

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