A theatrical dance and music show inspired by Macbeth, performed by nine women at Tramway, exploring themes of fear, truth and the legacy of persecution.
Al Seed Productions bring Thrice to Tramway on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October, a theatrical response to Shakespeare's Macbeth that picks up where the play leaves off. The story is set in the aftermath, in a world steeped in fear where the line between truth and delusion has buckled. Nine women, working in three trios, stand in the ruins of the story and give voice to the witches who haunt its edges, taking the words of soldiers and tyrants and turning them into a question about what it means to live on in the shadow of ruin.
It's a cross-disciplinary piece that works across poetry, music, dance, and text, with an original score running through it. The production sets out to challenge the legacy of persecution attached to the word 'witch', so it's as much about the history of the word as it is about the play. It's produced by Al Seed Productions, a PiPA partner, with support from Creative Scotland and Tramway, and is recommended for ages 12+.
Behind it is a collaboration between Scottish theatre-maker Al Seed (Plinth, Oog), Paris-based director Judith Milligan (The Shadow of Heaven), and Australian choreographer Lina Limosani (The Spinners). The Saturday performance is BSL interpreted by Lisa Li.
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Both nights start at 7.30pm and run for an hour. Tickets are £18 / £12, with transaction fees of £1.50 online and £1.75 by phone. A few things to keep in mind before you book: the show contains scenes of implied violence and uses strobe, flashing lights, haze, prolonged blackout and loud noise.
