THEATRE: When Mountains Meet
Fri 17 May 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Strathearn Arts, PH7 4AX
Description
When Mountains Meet is a captivating, cross-cultural tale following the true story of musician Anne Wood, as she meets her father, family and heritage for the first time. A breath-taking blend of Scottish and South-Asian inspired music and storytelling.
An international cast of storytellers and musicians set forth on an unforgettable voyage from the Scottish Highlands to the Himalayas.
"My mother is Scottish. My father was Pakistani. In my early twenties I found the father I’d never met … but I was taboo in a culture to which I longed to belong.” Conceived by Anne as a conversation between Scottish and South-Asian music, the vibrant live score combines alap, raag, reel and strathspey, as well as English, Gaelic and Hindustani vocals.
This tender, surprising and heart-opening show offers an immersive audience experience, summoning majestic mountains, mesmerising sounds and mouth-watering tastes. More like being invited to a party or a wedding than a show, When Mountains Meet offers an experience that stimulates all the senses. It is richly visual, musically complex, tactile and tasty. Drawing on the tradition of generous Pakistani and Scottish hospitality, audiences experience a warm, intimate, almost village-hall style friendliness, while simultaneously being offered superb entertainment.
"Fascinating...richly enjoyable...tells a very personal story with great skill" Joyce McMillan
“Easily the best piece of immersive theatre I have seen in years” Jideofor Muotune, Afrowegian
Storytelling, gig theatre and striking visual images combine to tell the story of one woman’s travels in search of family and connection. A vibrant live score, influenced by Scottish and South-Asian music contributes to a dynamic, immersive audience experience.8+, children with families are welcome
Doors open 7.10pm
Our Refreshment Bar offers a range of alcohol-free beers & spirits, soft drinks, tea/coffee & enhanced snacks.
Please pay by Card or Contactless, to speed up our till process & minimise bank charges. Due to the impending closure of our local bank, we will no longer be able to accept cash, with effect from 1 May 2024
Location
Strathearn Arts, PH7 4AX