Guts

by Charles Barron

Wyness Hall

27th June 2009

at 7.30 p.m.

Let Hitler do his worst. Aberdeen’s fishwives show him they have the guts to cope.

 Georgie’s sister is too caring, her son is too fly and her niece is too naïve for their own good. But, hey – they’re family and you have to put up with them. Don’t you? Muriel’s young daughter is turning into a tart and her aged mother is sex-mad. But, hey – there’s a war on and you have to allow some licence. Don’t you? Ronnie has lost his last chance of love and Jim has lost his marbles. But, hey – that’s life. Isn’t it? Broad comedy and a little touch of tragedy combine in this memorable picture of Aberdeen life during World War II.

 In May, Fleeman Productions mount their fifth tour of the North East, bringing Doric plays to the area’s rural venues. The 2009 production adds three new theatres to those they have visited in the past. All but one of the eight plays they have presented over the years have been written by prize-winning local playwright Charles Barron and the current play, Guts, is one of his.

 Directed by Roddy Begg, co-founder of Fleeman Productions, Guts has the biggest cast the company have ever taken on tour. The nine actors include eight familiar from previous Fleeman productions: Yvonne Morton, Jill Hay, Liz Loggie, Sheila Reid, Sarah Alexander, Brian McDonald, Alistair Harvey and Scott Neish. They are joined on this occasion by newcomer Fiona Murray.

Tickets available from Rhona MItchell on 01467 621861 or at Strachans