Blinded By The Light
Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 24th May!
About Blinded By The Light
| 24th May 2025 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Macrobert Arts Centre University of Stirling , Stirling FK9 4LA |
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| £13 Standard / £10 Concession | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Blinded by the Light has two parallel and intersecting stories, one set in 1982, based on a real incident in Bo’ness, West Lothian when twelve miners had a sit-in 2000 feet under the River Forth protesting against the mine closure. The other story is set in a future time in the same mine, where the descendants of survivors of extreme climate change have been living their lives.
At heart it’s a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, growing up and ultimately finding the light.
This play is written by acclaimed playwright Sylvia Dow (Woman Walking, STUFF, Threads), who lives near Bo’ness, and is directed by Philip Howard, former Artistic Director of Traverse Theatre.
“ a dramatic meditation on the need for solitude and space"
FOUR STARS The Herald on Woman Walking
“The show delivers a richly enjoyable hour of theatrical meditation…”
FOUR STARS The Scotsman on Woman Walking
Cast includes: Rhys Anderson, Holly Gilchrist, Andrew Rothney.
Creative Team
Sylvia Dow – Writer
Philip Howard – Director
Becky Minto – Set / Costume Designer
Colin Grenfell – Lighting Designer
Philip Pinsky – Sound Designer
Production Manager – Suzie Normand
Producer – Gemma Greig-Kicks
Supported by Creative Scotland Touring Fund
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