Black Watch July 12, 2008

Black Watch
National Theatre of Scotland
CAPTIONED
Captioner: Glenn Hathaway

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'One of the few shows anywhere in the UK that could be described as perfect; it was a vision of how theatre could be.’ The Daily Telegraph

Black Watch received unanimous critical acclaim at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival and on its subsequent Scottish and international tours. Hurtling from a pool room in Fife to an armoured wagon in a war zone, the play is based on interviews conducted by Gregory Burke with former soldiers who served in Iraq.


Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror, and what it means to make the journey home again. John Tiffany's production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music and song to create a visceral, complex and urgent piece of theatre.

Tickets: £25
Performance time: 2.00pm
Running time: 110 mins / no interval

The Barbican Theatre will be transformed for this production with a limited number of seats.

Age guidance 16+
Contains explicit language

By Gregory Burke
Directed by John Tiffany

Official Website: http://www.barbican.org.uk/theatre/event-detail.asp?ID=5418