Under the Mirrie Dancers

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Theatre (dark comedy, drama)

  • Venue 272
    Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters - The Live Room
  • 15:00
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 18+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Juliet Mullay / Free Festival
  • Warnings and additional info: Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, Pay What You Can in advance to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £2.50, £5, £7.50 and £10.
  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ after 18:00

Description

Under the Mirrie Dancers is an exploration of grief and the complex nature of growing up in a rural setting. This dark comedy drama is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Shetland Islands. We follow a brother and sister travelling home for their mothers funeral. During the journey they begin to come to terms with how their unique and often turbulent upbringing has shaped them, for better or for worse.

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  • Accessible entry: straight into room on ground floor

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Elaine Mallory 102 days ago

Thank you for this - I had a very romantic view of Shetland, but now see that it is just like other "small communities" - yes, people have your back, but they also know all your business, and it can be a bit like a time warp (personal experience)!!
I loved the video, and I especially liked that the writer referenced not only her own growing up in Shetland but seven months working in a care home. That section came across with such realism, especially the grief the character felt on learning of his first client death.
Go and support this show if you can - I look forward to more writing and performances from the author, director and cast.

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Hector Wells 105 days ago

First night
If you would like to get a glimpse into the “Sheltie” mind then you will find you will,
Touching references re the ferry to Lerwick, some of the people could be those I knew in Walls,
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