Place with the Pigs

1994

By Athol Fugard
Directed by Kenny Glenaan
An allegorical play about a Russian army deserter hiding out for thirty years in a pig sty.

Reviews

“A stylish and assured production...considered, skilful performances..." [EdinburghGuide.com]

aided by a quirky live soundtrack and a set that seems to have a life of its own, (Mulgrew) drags us unsuspectingly towards that intoxicating first breath of freedom in a production that is punchy, robust, and insinuating
THE GUARDIAN December 1994

 

 

“Richer than a gag about bureaucracy and language..." [The Guardian]

Director Kenny Glenaan contrasts lengthy brooding reflections on the self-imposed imprisonment with stylised raucous interludes…..Ross’s perfect comic timing undercutting his most melodramatic moments….Even while dirty, naked, and presenting a ludicrous red- buttocked figure, Mulgrew endows the cowardly character with a dignity which is fulfilled in the final scene…..Intellectually intriguing and outrageously entertaining.
THE HERALD December 1994

 

“Director Gerda Stevenson allows her cast to have some serious fun..." [The Herald]

Glenaan and his actors, Gerry Mulgrew and Ann-Louise Ross, have made something special happen. The result is a profound and ferocious synthesis of big personal-political ideas delivered with great flair and human warmth
THE SCOTSMAN December 1994

 

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Tour

1-10 DEC-TRAMWAY, GLASGOW

13-23 DEC-TRAVERSE THEATRE, EDINBURGH

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