The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black Black Oil
UK Tour
Associate Sound Designer
This legendary piece of Scottish theatre tells the story of the exploitation of Scottish lands, waters and people over the centuries.
From the highland clearances to the oil boom, this is the universal tale of how the greed of a few blights the lives of many. Add a generous dose of Scottish rebellion and irreverence. Throw in some live music and a riotous ceilidh – you’ve got yourself a rollicking great night out.
“a Story that has a beginning, a middle but, as yet, no end…”
Producers
National Theatre of Scotland, in association with Dundee Rep and Live Theatre
Creative Team
Director: Joe Douglas
Playwright: John McGrath
Designer: Graham McLaren
Composer & Sound Designer: Michael John McCarthy
Musical Director: Alistair Macrae
Lighting Designer: Kate Bonney
Associate Director: Jo Rush
Associate Sound Designer: Calum Paterson
Reviews
"The Cheviot’s shattering of the fourth wall, ceilidh song, dance and audience participation, and the range of dramatic and musical styles, virtually compel the audience to embrace its insistent political line"
- The Wee Review *****
" highly influential on Scottish theatre... politically engaging... makes the audience feel its stories have something to do with them"
- The Scotsman *****
"This show should be seen my every man, woman and child in the country"
- Shetland News *****
"a quintessentially Scottish piece of theatre that did much to explain the nation to itself and change the rules of the game"
- The Guardian ****
"This version of John McGrath’s ceilidh play feels much closer to 7:84’s original 1973 tour... edgy stuff and fiercely anti-capitalist"
- The Stage ****
