Wonder Fools presents
549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War
COMRADES OF THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE:
YOU CAN GO PROUDLY. YOU ARE HISTORY.
YOU ARE LEGEND.
1936. In villages, towns and cities across Scotland, 549 lives are gradually intertwining.
People of contrasting backgrounds, ideologies and religions. Spurred on by their burning passion for equality and freedom, they will form the Scottish ranks of the Spanish Civil War’s legendary International Brigade.
2022. The country is divided.
In a small pub in Prestonpans, East Lothian, four millennials are told a story.
The true story of four local miners who, 80 years ago, travelled from the streets of Prestonpans to the valleys of Spain. They gave up everything that was familiar: for a land that was not; for a people they had never met; and for a cause they believed was right.
549, a play with songs and storytelling, is a timely insight into one of Scotland’s almost forgotten conflicts.
Supported by Creative Scotland.
Written by
ROBBIE GORDON & JACK NURSE
Directed by
JACK NURSE
Designer
BECKY MINTO
Lighting design
BENNY GOODMAN
Composer
VANIVES
Musical Director
SOFIA KHERROUBI GARCIA
Associate Director
LUCY WILD
Assistant Director
NELL O’HARA
Tour Producer
STEPH CONNELL
Production Manager
LOUISE GREGORY
Stage Manager
BABETTE WICKHAM-RIDDICK
Deputy Stage Manager
EMMA YEOMANS
Religher/Technician
JOSH BROWN
Costume Supervisor
SOPHIE FERGUSON
Thu 29 + Fri 30 Sep 7.30pm: £28, £26, £23, £15; Disabled/WCU/Unwaged/Student/Young scot cardholder/Under 26 £22, £20, £17, £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Fri 30 Sep 2.30pm: £26, £25, £21, £15; Disabled/WCU/Unwaged/Student/Young scot cardholder/Under 26 £20, £18, £16, £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Running time: 90 minutes
times are approximate
Wonder Fools will be hosting an online event for teachers or youth group leaders to hear more about the show and how it was created. This will include members of the creative team talking about their process and a chance to ask questions and learn about the accompanying education resources on offer.
Monday 5 September, 5:30pm - 7:00pm - online event via zoom bookable via the Wonder Fools website
here