A brand new dance theatre show for ages six plus is heading to Dalmally.
Over the last year, Scottish family theatre company Catherine Wheels has been
collaborating with choreographer and dance artist Bridie Gane to create The Last Forecast, a show for young children which is now touring across Scotland in schools and theatre spaces this autumn.
It will be at Dalmally Community Centre on Saturday October 28 at 7pm.
“Our thing here in Dalmally is to host quality theatre at affordable prices to families in rural areas. Community is at the heart of the operation, so we like to provide cake and refreshments and the odd ice cream free on the night. In difficult times providing an inspiring space and good memories for all,” said Steeve Beesley.
Entry is by donation and children accompanied by adults get in free.
Celebrating the differences in each other, The Last Forecast tells the story of Gail, a
gecko-like creature who happily lives alone on an island where everything is in harmony.
That is, until a stranger makes an unwelcome appearance on the island. Laden with earthly belongings, he claims this island as his home too. However, the forecast is for rising water levels and soon there won’t be space for either of them. Working together, the two must find a way to leave in search of new beginnings.
Designed by Alison Brown and Alisa Kalyanova and with dramaturgy by Rosalind Sydney.
The Last Forecast is a physical and playful two-hander performed by James Southward and Bea Bidault with eclectic music, slick timing and two very eccentric characters.
The collaboration between Bridie Gane and Catherine Wheels began in 2021, When Bridie was part of Catherine Wheels’ Make Space artist development project. In 2022, she began devising this piece about two unlikely characters stuck on an ever-diminishing island.
Bridie said of The Last Forecast: “I’m delighted to have been invited to develop Catherine Wheels’ first dance production. This highly physical dance work for young audiences aims to be visually exciting, engaging and thought provoking.”