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The Dark Carnival: Unplugged

13 May, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

The Dark Carnival: Unplugged is an intimate music and theatre show: With songs, storytelling and a free (though not compulsory!) glass of whisky for everyone, it tells the tale of newcomers to the afterlife who discover that death is not actually the end. Incredulous at their continuity, they form their own necropolitan community where every night is party night.

Based on the recent five-star theatre spectacular The Dark Carnival, this new ‘unplugged’ version features Biff Smith on acoustic guitar, accordion and vocals and narrator Robert Jack telling the story of the residents of Dickinsons Brae cemetery – a love story that spans life and death and a celebratory, heart-warming night out.

Inspired by Weimar cabaret, danse macabre, Kurt Weill and Lionel Bart, the songs find themselves in a musical space somewhere in between Leonard Cohen and The Muppets.

Sponsored by The Famous Grouse

Credits

Vanishing Point
A New International

The Dark Carnival: Unplugged

Written by Matthew Lenton
Songs, lyrics and music by Biff Smith
Co-directed by Nikki Kalkman & Matthew Lenton
Set & Costume design by Kenneth MacLeod
Created by Vanishing Point
Performed by Biff Smith & Robert Jack

 

Details

Date:
13 May, 2019
Time:
8:00 pm
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Venue

Isle of Eigg Community Hall
An Laimhrig
Isle of Eigg, Small Isles PH42 4RL United Kingdom

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Promoter
Isle of Eigg Residents Association
The Touring Network (Highlands & Islands)
Supporting live performance across the Highlands & Islands as part of a central, celebrated and indispensable part of the cultural life of Scotland.
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