Tall Tales for Small People

September - November 2011

Overview

As a travelling family make their way up to Blairgowrie for the berry picking, they stop for the night and bewitch us with centuries old stories from the world of travellers’ tales.

Based on the work of the late Duncan Williamson, the master story-teller and Scottish traveller, Tall Tales for Small People is a beautiful show for all ages.

Supported by Bank of Scotland, Pioneering Partner of the National Theatre of Scotland

Tall Tales will enchant a new generation with these traditional yarns which have flourished within the Scottish travelling community and which have been passed lovingly from father to son, from mother to daughter.

This collection of wonderful stories has been woven into a hugely entertaining tapestry of laughter and adventure. Giggles by the bucket load, a touch of the macabre, magical transformations and fantastic live music bring to life stories such as The Hunchback and the Swan and The Girl and the Boots.

A co-production with Communicado Theatre Company

Recommended for ages 8+

Cast

  • Name
    Angela Hardie
  • Name
    Scott Fletcher
  • Name
    Alasdair Macrae
  • Name
    Iain Macrae
  • Name
    Ceit Kearney
  • Name
    Finlay Welsh

Creative team

  • Name
    Gerry Mulgrew
    Role
    Writer/Director
  • Name
    Karen Tennent
    Role
    Designer
  • Name
    Sergey Jakovsky
    Role
    Lighting Designer
  • Name
    Malcolm Shields
    Role
    Assistant Director (Movement)