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Award-winning poet, author and playwright, Janet Paisley's new play gives us the stories of five women and the poet's life, ranging from the midwife who delivered him on a stormy January night, to the young neighbour who nursed him on his deathbed. In a theatrical tour de force, the award-winning Scots actress Gerda Stevenson plays all five women. The stories are interwoven with music and song from a trio of versatile and talented musicians, including two members of the up-and-coming band 'The Shee', Rachel Newton and Lillias Kinsman-Blake. The production is designed by Jessica Brettle and directed by one of Scotland's finest directors, Gerry Mulgrew. Of all the celebrations of Robert Burns during the 250th anniversary of his birth, Rowan Tree Theatre Company’s new production, The Lasses, O, promises to be joyous, unusual and enjoyable.

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Author: Janet Paisley
Company: Rowantree Theatre Company