By Gegory Burke
Directed By Michael Emans
Tuesday 22nd – Saturday 26th March at the Tron Theatre
Gagarin Way was the breakthrough play from the writer of the acclaimed Black Watch and has been produced all over the world. A pair of Fife factory workers kidnap their visiting boss to make a point … but what exactly is their point? And do they all have the same agenda?
Rapture Theatre will offer a full pre-show workshop (running approx 2 hours) followed by tickets to the evening performance of Gagarin Way at the Tron.
Written in strong Scottish dialect with a fast-paced, filmic storyline, Gagarin Way is a funny, exciting way of engaging older students (aged 14+) in political and ethical themes. The show resonates clearly with current news stories and debates, particularly those of ethics in big business, globalisation, corporate responsibility and unemployment. By putting these major global issues in a local, recognisable context the show will provide a perfect catalyst for discussions covering many aspects of the Cirriculum for Excellence, especially ‘developing knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it’ and ‘applying critical thinking in new context’.
The workshop will be lead by Rapture Theatre Artistic Director Michel Emans and will be suitable for ages 14+.
For further information on Gagarin Way or to book workshops please contact Ruth Marsh on 07824 468 396 or email ruth_marsh@yahoo.co.uk
Tickets (£7-£9) are available from the Tron Box Office on 0141 552 4267
