Unveiling of Dundee Rep Theatre’s Captivating New Production of Sunset Song

Dundee Rep Theatre, in co-production with the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, have revealed the full ensemble cast that will star in their thrilling new adaptation of Sunset Song, which will tour stages across Scotland this Spring.

Danielle Jam (Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning, Kidnapped, James IV: Queen of the Fight, Wings Around Dundee) will lead the exciting cast in the role of Chris Guthrie, Scotland’s most beloved and iconic literary heroine. As an alumnus of the Dundee Rep graduate actor scheme – a programme which supports acting graduates in the transition from drama school into the theatre industry – Sunset Song marks a meaningful return to the Rep stage for Danielle. The award-winning ensemble cast will also include Rori Hawthorn, Murray Fraser, Andy Clark, Annie Louise Ross, Sam Pashby, Naomi Stirrat, and Kirsten Henderson.

This revived and reconstructed performance is made possible by a prominent Scottish team of artists. The concept was jointly developed by playwright Morna Young (known for Lost at Sea and The Stamping Ground) and director Finn den Hertog (whose works include The Enemy and Square Go). Additionally, Sunset Song will showcase original compositions by Composer Finn Anderson (renowned for Islander and A Mother’s Song).

One of Scottish literature’s most enduring classics, Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s powerful coming-of-age tale continues to capture hearts and imaginations across the world. Following the spirited Chris Guthrie as she faces a choice between a hard farming life and a world of learning, her journey to womanhood in the early 20th century sees her face crushing poverty, harrowing family trials, stirring love, and the ever-looming threat of the First World War. With a profound lyrical intensity, Sunset Song tells the story of human resilience in the face of great loss.

Sunset Song will open at Dundee Rep Theatre from 18 April to 02 May (previews 13 – 17 April) before touring to His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (08 – 11 May), Eden Court Inverness (16 – 18 May), and the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh (28 May – 08 June).

Cast

Danielle Jam – Chris 

Rori Hawthorn – Jean 

Murray Fraser – Ewan 

Andy Clark – John 

Annie Louise Ross – Chae 

Sam Pashby – Long Rob 

Naomi Stirrat – Will 

Kirsten Henderson – Marget 

Creative Team

Written by Morna Young, after Lewis Grassic Gibbon 

Co-conceived by Finn den Hertog and Morna Young 

Directed by Finn den Hertog 

Music by Finn Anderson 

Set & Costume Designer – Emma Bailey 

Lighting Designer – Emma Jones 

Sound Designer – Ritchie Young

Movement Director – Vicki Manderson 

Casting Director – Anna Dawson 

LISTINGS INFORMATION

DUNDEE REP THEATRE

Previews Sat 13 – Wed 17 Apr 2024, then runs Thu 18 Apr – Thu 2 May 2023.

Opening Press performance Thu 18 April

BSL interpreted and Captioned performance on Thu 25 Apr 2024 at 7.30pm. Audio Described performance on Thu 02 May 2024 at 7.30pm. Box office: www.dundeerep.co.uk.

Listings

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, ABERDEEN

Wed 8 – Sat 11 May 2024.

Audio described and captioned performance on Sat 11 May at 2.30pm

Box office: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

EDEN COURT, INVERNESS

Thu 16 – Sat 18 May 2024.

Box office: www.eden-court.co.uk

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE EDINBURGH

Tue 28 May – Sat 8 Jun 2024.

BSL interpreted performance on Wed 05 June at 7.30pm

Audio described performances on 06 June (7.30pm) and 08 June (2.30pm)

Captioned performance on 08 June at 7.30pm

Box office: www.lyceum.org.uk

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