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Black Watch - A Soldier's Tale

 
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David McNay
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:52 am    Post subject: Black Watch - A Soldier's Tale Reply with quote

Caught this tonight, and it made for fascinating viewing. If anyone missed it let me know, I might be able to help....(nudge nudge, say no more)

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"21.00 Sunday 26 August
BBC TWO Scotland

The newly formed National Theatre of Scotland first presented Black Watch at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2006. It's a docu-drama, based on interviews conducted by playwright Gregory Burke with serving and former members of the eponymous regiment who served at Camp Dogwood in the 'Sunni Triangle', south of Baghdad in late 2004.

It also incorporates the pronouncements of politicians and contemporary news reports. Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be at the sharp end of the war on terror and what it means to make the journey home again. It's not a conventional play but a rich mix of earthy, naturalistic dialogue, stylised movement and new versions of old regimental songs. It's literally too big for theatres and so far has only been performed in sports halls and drill halls. It's been an extraordinary success, both with critics and with the public. A sell-out tour of Scotland is to be followed by performances in New York and Los Angeles and, next year, in Australia and New Zealand.

This ArtWorks Scotland analyses the process of the show's creation and juxtaposes the fictionalised scenes (specially-shot before an audience with a full multi-camera OB) with testimony from real life witnesses. There's insight from the show's creators and from former members of the regiment.

The production's tour of Scotland plays out against the background of contemporary events in Iraq and at home, including the resignation of Tony Blair. The emotional climax is a trip to see the play by Rose Gentle, whose son Gordon was killed in Iraq in 2004, and David Ironside who served in Iraq twice before being discharged on medical grounds. Their reactions testify to the accuracy and emotional impact of a piece that's losing none of its power and relevance. "
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David McNay
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I should also add that myself and Barrie Duncan of these parts saw this earlier in the year in Glasgow...wonderful play. If you didn't catch it, you missed out.

And if you didn't BBC2 Scotland will be showing it in its entirety, Monday 27th August, 9pm. Don't miss it.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guess what?

I missed it Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guess what?

I'll do you a copy. Very Happy
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