Award-winning Edinburgh Fringe play about the world's greatest piper to show in Glassford
The play explores themes of cultural confidence, the clash between tradition and innovation, and the impact of Gordon Duncan's music on the piping world.
An international multi-award winning play which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe is coming to the village of Glassford.
Thunderstruck is about the greatest piper who ever lived centering around the life and music of Gordon Duncan - a piper known for his innovative approach to traditional bagpipe music.
The play's creator, David Colvin, was inspired by Duncan's music, which was both embraced and rejected by traditionalists, sparking a desire to explore the themes of cultural confidence and pushing boundaries.
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Directed by Tom Freeman, this thought-provoking production, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019 and enjoyed a sold out run last year, explores themes of cultural confidence, the clash between tradition and innovation, and the impact of Gordon Duncan's music on the piping world.
The show, for over 18's only, runs at Glassford Village Hall, Alston Street, Glassford on Friday, May 23 at 7.15pm.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite for £10.
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