The Lasses, O
The Lasses, O
'THE LASSES, O' by Janet Paisley - EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE SELL OUT SHOW 2010
Midwife, relative, mother-in-law, smuggler, neighbour - five women who knew Robert Burns tell their stories in monologue and song, threading together the poet's life in a humorous, moving play.
Scotsman: a powerful formula for a new perspective on Burns.
Produced by Component Parts. Directed by David Paisley. Starring Suzanne Magowan, Margaret Fraser, Carrie-Ann English, Pamela Byrne, Natalie McConnon
The Times: skilfully written… original, amusing - Reviews in the Edinburgh Guide, Three Weeks, The List, Scotsman. Interview with the Director in The List.
The Lasses, O - abridged
…a delightfully subtle act of subversion… Mark Brown - Sunday Herald.
THE LASSES, O - for Homecoming and Robert Burns' 250th anniversary, the award-winning playwright tells the stories of five women who knew him, each dramatically illuminated by one of his songs, and reveals his untold life story.
An abridged production of four acts from the five act play by Rowan Tree Theatre Company for Homecoming 2009.
Actor: Gerda Stevenson. Director: John Bett. Musicians: Seylan Baxter, Lillias Kinsman-Blake, Rachel Newton.
…passionately inventive and well-made …the desire, the creativity, the nurturing energy and the tradition-bearing power of women take a memorable leading role …a powerful formula for a new perspective on BurnsJoyce McMillan
Reviews: Scotsman - Times - The Stage - Southern Reporter - Sunday Herald There are greater rewards, both emotionally and intellectually, in Janet Paisley's beautiful little drama The Lasses, O … By the end, we feel closer to the life of Burns and to the lives of the women who made him - Mark Brown, Sunday Herald
https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/lifestyle/o-didn-t-the-lasses-do-well-1-107454