Black Beauty is a co-production between Red Bridge Arts and the Traverse Theatre. It opened at the Traverse for Christmas 2016 and toured Scotland throughout Feb 2017. It performed at Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham 8th -31st December 2017.
Created by Andy Cannon, Shona Reppe and Andy Manley
Collaborator - Ian Cameron
Designer - Shona Reppe
Composer - Dave Trouton
Lighting Designer - Simon Wilkinson
Production Manager - Kevin McCallum
Stage Manager - Gemma Turner
Deputy Stage Manager - Naomi Stalker
Assistant Stage Manager - Shellie Barrowcliffe
Producer - Alice McGrath
Winner CATS Award - Best Design 2017
Winner CATS Award - Best Show for Children and Young People 2017
Nominee CATS Award - Best Director 2017
Nominee CATS Award - Best New Play 2017
Nominee CATS Award - Best Production 2017
"It’s the cleverly-nuanced emotional heart of the piece that takes Black Beauty cantering an extra, impressive mile."
***** Mary Brennan, The Herald
"A galloping, five-star triumph!"
***** Mark Fisher, The Guardian
"This innovative, hilarious piece of theatre is an all- round treat for children of all ages"
***** Irene Brown, Edinburgh Guide
"These equine illusionists hit every mark you weren’t even aware of"
***** Dominic Corr, TV Bomb
"Inventive framing of Anna Sewell's novel from Scotland's leading practitioners in theatre for young people."
**** Thom Dibdin, The Stage
"A gentle humour that has the kids in the audience shouting with laughter."
**** Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
"Funny and touching... with an appropriately seasonal message of togetherness and hope."
**** Hugh Simpson, All Edinburgh Theatre
"This modern take on the classic will literally have younger attendees rolling in the aisles with laughter and delight."
**** Jonny Sweet, The Skinny
"Inventively and powerfully achieved"
**** Paul F. Cockburn, Broadway Baby
"Black Beauty is a true family show, we came out delighted."
Abigail Fuller, Primary Times
"Very funny and deliciously unique."
Mark Brown, Sunday Herald
"This fun, joyful and touching production is a worthy recipient of the Black Beauty baton."
**** Kelly Apter, The List
Created by Andy Cannon, Shona Reppe and Andy Manley
Collaborator - Ian Cameron
Designer - Shona Reppe
Composer - Dave Trouton
Lighting Designer - Simon Wilkinson
Production Manager - Kevin McCallum
Stage Manager - Gemma Turner
Deputy Stage Manager - Naomi Stalker
Assistant Stage Manager - Shellie Barrowcliffe
Producer - Alice McGrath
Winner CATS Award - Best Design 2017
Winner CATS Award - Best Show for Children and Young People 2017
Nominee CATS Award - Best Director 2017
Nominee CATS Award - Best New Play 2017
Nominee CATS Award - Best Production 2017
"It’s the cleverly-nuanced emotional heart of the piece that takes Black Beauty cantering an extra, impressive mile."
***** Mary Brennan, The Herald
"A galloping, five-star triumph!"
***** Mark Fisher, The Guardian
"This innovative, hilarious piece of theatre is an all- round treat for children of all ages"
***** Irene Brown, Edinburgh Guide
"These equine illusionists hit every mark you weren’t even aware of"
***** Dominic Corr, TV Bomb
"Inventive framing of Anna Sewell's novel from Scotland's leading practitioners in theatre for young people."
**** Thom Dibdin, The Stage
"A gentle humour that has the kids in the audience shouting with laughter."
**** Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
"Funny and touching... with an appropriately seasonal message of togetherness and hope."
**** Hugh Simpson, All Edinburgh Theatre
"This modern take on the classic will literally have younger attendees rolling in the aisles with laughter and delight."
**** Jonny Sweet, The Skinny
"Inventively and powerfully achieved"
**** Paul F. Cockburn, Broadway Baby
"Black Beauty is a true family show, we came out delighted."
Abigail Fuller, Primary Times
"Very funny and deliciously unique."
Mark Brown, Sunday Herald
"This fun, joyful and touching production is a worthy recipient of the Black Beauty baton."
**** Kelly Apter, The List
Photographs by Mihaela Bodlovic