The 306: Day
May - June 2017
Overview
1917. The war across the channel rages on. In Russia, a revolution is turning the social order on its head. And at home in Britain, there are women fighting their own battle. Rents are rising. Food is scarce. And war work can be deadly.
Inspired by real events and first-hand accounts, The 306: Day follows the lives of three ordinary women fighting to be heard above the clamour of World War 1.
Nellie Murray works at a Glasgow munitions factory but is also a member of the Women’s Peace Crusade.
Struggling to cope after the execution of her husband for cowardice, Gertrude Farr has a young daughter and doesn’t know where to turn.
Mrs Byers waits. She waits and waits for news of her son. He ran off to join the army at the beginning of the war. She prays for word of his safe return.
The 306: Day is a new piece of theatre about staying silent and speaking out, fighting for peace and giving into violence. It tells the forgotten story of three women in wartime and their struggle to survive in a world that won’t listen.
And is the second part of the 306 Trilogy, following last year’s performances of The 306: Dawn.
The 306: Day is co-commissioned with 14-18 NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World War centenary.
Written by Oliver Emanuel, Composed by Gareth Williams, Directed by Jemima Levick
National Theatre of Scotland, Perth Theatre, and Stellar Quines, present, in association with Red Note Ensemble
Please note the performance contains some strong language, violence, nudity and is not suitable for children. An age guide of 14+ is suggested
Tour Venues
Station Hotel, Perth; Cove Burgh Hall; Sloans, Glasgow; St. Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow; Clydebank Town Hall; Galashiels Volunteer Hall; Wigtown Town Hall; Lockerbie Town Hall; Maryat Hall, Dundee; Town & County Hall, Aberdeen; Nairn Community Centre; Fort Augustus Village Hall; Ballachuilish Village Hall; Arrochar Village Hall
Cast
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- Dani Heron
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- Angela Hardie
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- Fletcher Mathers
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- Steven Miller
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- Wendy Somerville
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- Amanda Wilkin
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- Robert Irvine
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- Laura McIntosh
Creative team
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- Oliver Emanuel
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- Writer
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- Gareth Williams
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- Composer
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- Jemima Levick
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- Director
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- Becky Minto
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- Set and Costume Designer
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- Kate Bonney
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- Lighting Designer
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- Claire McKenzie
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- Musical Director
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- Vicki Manderson
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- Movement Director/Choreographer
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- Laura Donnelly
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- Casting Director
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- Shilpa T-Hyland
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- Directing Placement (Stellar Quines)
Explore
Videos
- The 306: Day | Trailer
- Music in 360°: Inside the The 306: Day rehearsal
- Women of World War One raise their voice in The
- A musical insight into The 306: Day