14 March to 4 May 2019
Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and The Old Vic present the World Premiere of
Local Hero
Book by Bill Forsyth and David Greig
Music and lyrics by Mark Knopfler
Based on the screenplay of the original film, written and directed by Bill Forsyth
"We’re gonna be rich… filthy dirty rich!"
A wry comedy about a man who sets out to buy a beach, but ends up losing his heart to a village, Bill Forsyth’s magical Local Hero takes to the stage with new music and songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler.
Ambitious Texan oil executive Mac MacIntyre arrives in Scotland on a mission to buy a small seaside village and replace it with a refinery. It’s the deal of a lifetime, but Mac soon finds out that putting a price on this scenic spot is more complicated than he bargained for. Before the locals get rich, they must decide what a village is worth -a Maserati? A million? A marriage? Or is feeling at home worth more than even oil money can buy?
This production is generously supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland and presented by special arrangement with Neal Street Productions and Patrick Daly of Caledonia Productions.
Principal Production Sponsor - The Famous Grouse
Supported by the Culture & Business Fund Scotland
Photography by: Aly Wight
CAST (in alphabetical order)
Scott Ainslie, Ownie
Katrina Bryan, Stella
Caroline Deyga, Pauline
Julian Forsyth,Ben
Damian Humbley, Mac
Emmanuel Kojo, Reverend Murdo
Helen Logan, Netta
Matthew Malthouse, Ensemble/Swing
Suzie McAdam, Ensemble/Swing
Joanne McGuinness, Rhona
John McLarnon, Iain
Adam Pearce, Viktor
Matthew Pidgeon, Gordon
Simon Rouse, Happer
Wendy Somerville, Mistress Fraser
All other roles played by the company.
CREATIVE TEAM
Book by, Bill Forsyth and David Greig
Music and lyrics by, Mark Knopfler
Based on the screenplay of the original film, written and directed by Bill Forsyth
Original film produced by, David Puttnam
Director, John Crowley
Set Designer & Costume, Scott Pask
Lighting Designer, Paule Constable
Sound Designer, Paul Arditti
Projection Designer, Luke Halls
Movement Director, Lucy Hind
Musical Supervisor, Arranger and Orchestrator, Dave Milligan
Production Musical Director, Phil Bateman
Assistant Musical Director, Benjamin Holder
Associate Director, Maria Crocker
Assistant Director, Eve Nicol
Wig Designer, Linda McKnight
Casting Director, Will Burton
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