White
A path leads the way. We follow.
A curtain opens to reveal a world.
A white world.Hidden.Secret.
A strange white world.
The white day begins.
Our friends have work to do.
They have plans to make.
We watch. We help.
Their world is bright. Ordered. White.
They have to keep it that way.
But all they can think about is red...and yellow...and blue...
A new show for the very young created with Ian Cameron, Shona Reppe and Catherine Wheels. The production opened as part of the Traverse programme at this year's Festival fringe. White was part of the Made in Scotland showcase.
Created and performed by Ian Cameron and Andy Manley
Director - Gill Robertson
Designer - Shona Reppe
Music - Danny Krass
Production Manager and Lighting Designer - Craig Fleming
Stage Manager - Suzie Normand
Producer - Paul Fitzpatrick
Winner Scotsman Fringe First 2010
Winner Herald Angel 2010
Winner Total Theatre Award Physical/ Visual Theatre 2010
Nominated Stage Award Best Ensemble 2010
"this delightful show from Catherine Wheels is a really grown-up piece of theatre..." **** Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
"In short, White is an utter delight no matter what your age." **** Donald Hutera, The Times
"an utter delight...a palpable hit" (Full review) Thom Dibdin, The Stage
"playful, wise, mysterious and full of joy." **** Joyce MacMillan, The Scotsman
"...could possibly be one of the most touching pieces of theatre this year." ***** John Roberts, The Public Review
"...one of the best in town." (Full review) Mark Fisher, Scotland on Sunday
"This truly beautiful show crafts its ideas with a light, but sophisticated touch..." **** Mary Brennan, The Herald
We have just been to see White, with our two and a half year old daughter. I want to thank you for restoring my faith in children's theatre. The production was gentle and beautiful, perfectly paced, with a lovely narrative and wonderful effects. It engaged children's emotions and imaginations, without believing, as all the other shows we have seen do, that children's theatre must engage their voices in inane 'audience interaction'. The acting was superb and enjoyed by all the adults in our group. The dialogue was ingenious and the set magnificent. I had almost decided to abandon taking Emma to the theatre until she grows up, but you have given me new hope!
Regards
Stepanie Allais
Research Fellow
Centre for Educational Sociology, Moray House School of Education
Photographs by Douglas McBride