I read this story years ago, but it made no impression on me. So I came to it as new. John was in the play, and also wrote the music and songs used in the drama.
I found the sound a bit low, but this was to do with the fact the sound settings had been set for the Aberdenn Theatre, and had not been altered for the Glasgow theatre. Others felt this was an issue too.
The first half was for me a bit flat. It always felt like I was watching a play. I was not pulled into the story. And the girl playing the young boy I found disconcerting.
The second half was better, and I did become much more involved. And the final scene was a real shocker which had the audience gasping in reaction.
After the show we waited at the stage door to catch John. Liz Lochead was waiting too. She is the Scots Makar, or National Poet.
We went across the road for a drink. And there we were joined by Peter Arnott, scriptwriter of the play, Martin Travers, playwright of "Roman Bridge," and Alex Fthenakis, a co director of "Why Do Stand There In The Rain?"
We had an interesting and wide ranging discussion about all things theatrical.
All in all, it was a really enjoyable evening.
http://www.pepperdinedrama.com
http://literature.britishcouncil.org/liz-lochhead
http://www.traverse.co.uk/writing/artists-in-residence/peter-arnott/
http://www.uktw.co.uk/Tour/Play/The-Cone-Gatherers/T02002345716/
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