British Comedy Guide

2023 Edinburgh Fringe

Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck. David Colvin
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30: The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Room: Netherbow Theatre

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Thunderstruck is an international award-winning production concerning the legacy and mythology of a Pitlochry bin man, who flew beyond the summit of his art and changed Scottish music forever by defying established tradition and pushing to the absolute edge of what was possible. Take whatever romantic notions you have of the bagpipes and leave them at the door. Herald Angel and Scottish Arts Club award-winning show returns to Edinburgh. Written by David Colvin. Directed by Tom Freeman. ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). Adelaide Theatre and Perth Theatre Awards 2020. Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe 2022.

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#SNAPCHATZ Episode 32: Against the norm

Welcome to this episode of #SNAPCHATZ, introducing you to the tradition breakers of #EdFringe 2023. Explore the dual musical perspectives of Verity/Dexter, the subversive satire of Bishops, and the defiant bagpiping revolution of Thunderstruck, each show standing as a unique voice against the norm.

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 18th July 2023

Performances

Date Time Venue
4th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
6th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
8th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
10th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
12th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
14th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
17th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
18th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
20th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
23rd Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
24th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
26th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)
28th Aug 2023 17:45 The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre)

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