The Arches Theatre Company present 'Tam O'Shanter & Other Works', the other works consist mainly of songs and poems that include the themes of drinking and sex with one or two small animals thrown inn for good measure.

The four performers Johnny McKnight, Julie Brown, Kirstin McLean, Ross Stenhouse and a musician, sing, dance and perform their way through the show, with the highlight being that of the portrayal of Tam.

At first I thought the makeup macabre but the reasoning behind it became apparent as the show went on. I enjoyed the clever use of the flats on wheels which, depending on the lighting, were totally opaque or reasonably translucent. The costumes are fun especially those of the witches in Auld Alloway Kirk

This is both an interesting introduction to the works of Burns and a clever enacting of his works.  The only complaint I have is not with the show but the audience member behind me who insisted in reciting the poetry but not in time with the performers.

Fringe Programme page number,  185

Company,  Arches Theatre Company

Venue

V  3,  Assembly  Edinburgh Room

Dates

6th  to  30th  August  2004  [not 9, 16, 23]

Times

18015  to  19-10

Comedy 2004

Music 2004

Other 2004

Theatre 2004

Musicals 2004