Sleeping Warrior Theatre Company are bringing their newest musical extravaganza, To Save The Sea, to Scottish phases this autumn.
To Save the Sea is a vibrant, sung by means of musical from Isla Cowan and Andy McGregor, the workforce behind the smash hit Battery Park, a couple of group of devoted Greenpeace activists who tackle oil giants Shell once they occupy their Brent Spar oil retailer in the midst of the North Sea.
It’s 1995 and Shell plans to dump their defunct oil construction within the ocean, however a decided group of Greenpeace activists from the world over resolve to take motion and launch their greatest protest ever – on the Brent Spar within the North Sea. Despite Shell’s finest efforts to cease it, utilizing all means crucial, the activists determinedly keep on the platform for 3 weeks. As the marketing campaign beneficial properties momentum, strain mounts on these in energy and political battles ensue at sea and on land and throughout Europe.
To Save The Sea has every thing you want in a musical – from dramatic actual life occasions to entertaining interludes, there are good tales and good tunes. There are vibrant characters, battles, celebrations, big water cannons and sudden explosions. Heart-breaking ballads, outrageous villains, rock music and even comedic cabaret songs that includes a surprisingly horny John Major. There’s homesickness, seasickness, and epic sea-shanties. All the whereas asking essential questions on Scotland, oil, and the surroundings.
This environmental and historical past making story of individuals energy is informed by a stellar forged of eight – Kara Swinney, Katie Weir, Kaylah Copeland, Matthew McKenna, Nathan French, David Rankine, Ewan Somers and Helen Logan enjoying the protesters, Shell executives and scientists.
To Save the Sea is an epic journey story about Scotland and the world, about saving the surroundings and standing up for what you actually imagine in. Full of coronary heart, hope, and a contact of satirical comedy, To Save the Sea is a David vs Goliath story with hope and a music at its coronary heart.
How the present took place – in search of inspiration throughout lockdown, Andy looked for a brand new writing associate on Twitter and located Isla. Isla’s curiosity in eco-drama had led her to the story of the Brent Spar and, with out ever assembly each other in actual life, the duo accomplished a primary draft of the present. Fast ahead 4 years, and plenty of drafts later, and the present is able to hit the stage.
Andy McGregor says of To Save The Sea: “Sleeping Warrior is known for creating high quality musical theatre. Having built our reputation on shows like Spuds, Crocodile Rock and Battery Park, we are delighted to be bringing the amazing true story of the Brent Spar occupation to the stage. This is a unique show, unlike anything Scotland has seen before, and we are very excited to be bringing it to life before touring all over the country”.
Creative workforce: Writer/ Director Isla Cowan & Andy McGregor; Designer Claire Halleran; Lighting Designer Simon Wilkinson; Musical Director Alan Penman; Sound Designer Fraser Milroy; Dramaturg Debbie Hannan; Assistant Director (FST) David Hewitson; Outreach Associate Jordan Blackwood; Producer: Steph Connell
Isla Cowan says “When I first came across the story of the Brent Spar, I was struck by how dramatic and theatrical and epic the real-life events of this protest were – it just *had* to be made into a show! The story of the Brent Spar is a story for today – it speaks to our current concerns over oil and the environment, but – most importantly – shows how normal people really can make a difference when they stand up for what they believe in. I’m absolutely thrilled to be sharing this inspiring story with audiences across Scotland, in an epic and entertaining new musical.”
To Save The Sea is touring to 12 venues throughout Scotland in 2024.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Wednesday 25 (preview), Thursday 26, Friday 27 & Saturday 28 September | tron.co.uk
Perth Theatre, Perth
Tuesday 01 & Wednesday 02 October | perththeatreandconcerthall.com
Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling
Friday 04 October | macrobertartscentre.org
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Thursday 10, Friday 11 & Saturday 12 October | traverse.co.uk
The Gaiety, Ayr
Wednesday 16 October | thegaiety.co.uk
Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Friday 18 October | byretheatre.com
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 October | beaconartscentre.co.uk
Howden Park Centre, Livingstone
Thursday 24 October | howdenparkcentre.co.uk
Dundee Rep, Dundee
Saturday 26 October | dundeerep.co.uk
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld
Monday 28 October | lanternhousearts.org
Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen
Wednesday 30 October | thetivolitheatre.com
Eden Court, Inverness
Saturday 02 November | eden-court.co.uk
