Details

The story of the Orkney Islands revolves around St Magnus. Here, in her old age, Thora tells of her own life and its intersection with the story of her son before and after his martyrdom: the hardships, the violence, the duty and the pain. The resulting play is an intense, powerful and poetic two hander which adds a new dimension to this familiar story. Thora is imbued with music, including a Norwegian lullaby, and song settings of texts from the Orkneying Saga, composed and performed by cellist Clea Friend

Cast/Performers

Isabella Jarrett (Thora), Simon Donaldson (Magnus), Eleanor Dean (young Thora), Clea Friend (cello)

Creatives/Company

Author: David McNeish
Director: Gerda Stevenson
Design: Jessica Brettle
Lighting: Laura Hawkins