PART OF THE PICTURE
Bletherbox, Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh.
A play-with-songs, based on interviews with various workers in the North Sea Offshore industry. Written by Tom Cooper, with original music by Brian James O’Sullivan.
★★★★★ ‘Shiveringly atmospheric and beautifully written, this show captured my attention at every moment... stunning in its honesty and style… brilliant performances, complemented by Brian James O’Sullivan’s original score perfectly… an absolute joy to watch… a story I’d never heard, but will certainly never forget’ - Edfringereview.com
★★★★★ ‘Tom Cooper’s powerful and poetic play… warm and engaging characters… fine, entertaining and well-paced performances’ - BritishTheatreGuide.info
★★★★ ‘marks the arrival of a company that demands to be taken seriously… Cooper’s script shows the human face of the oil industry, making its argument with warmth and subtlety...’ - Mark Fisher, The Scotsman
★★★★ ‘Cooper’s direction beautifully highlights the importance of art in galvanising the community once more. This is about remembrance, defiance, therapy and dedication – it’s a rebellion and an epilogue for change.’ - Daniel Perks, Miro Magazine
★★★★ ’a genuine, impassioned and poignant consideration of a key part of Scotland’s recent history and its present flagship trade...’ - Broadwaybaby.com
★★★★ ‘...This is a precisely told and extremely touching story, the product of careful research and interviews with all manner of offshore oil and gas workers. Cooper approaches the men of the Piper Alpha with respect and sensitivity...’ - Londoncitynights.com
Cast: Charlaye Blair, Ross McKinnon, Brian James O’Sullivan
Director and writer: Tom Cooper
Composer and sound design: Brian James O’Sullivan
Set and costume design: Catherine McLauchlan
Lighting design/Production management: John Holding
Technical operator: Joanna Watson
Photographs by Tim Morozzo