There's a new round of upcoming productions at the National Theatre of Scotland. Today I'm sniffing around the Glue Factory where the cast and crew of Girl X are assembled. Director Pol Heyvaert is putting 12 members of the Citizens Theatre's choir, gently but assuredly through their paces. The choir are getting to grips with the daunting task of synchronous speaking- speaking as one and memorising 43 pages of script. The play, concept of lead actor and disabled rights activist Robert Softley, is based on the controversial issues surrounding the 'treatment' of Ashley X. Although this play is certain to challenge the audience it is in no way didactic.
The show is premiering at the Traverse Theatre on the 4th March and runs 'till the 13th March.
Pol Heyvaert
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| Robert Softley |
It was a battle to get home; through gale force winds, past dead dumpsters and umbrella mortuaries.
