NS Archive 2023: Protest
Fuel, Imaginate and Northern Stage in association with National Theatre of Scotland
Sat 3 Dec 2022 – Sat 7 Jan 2023
Running is Alice’s happy place. She’s the best runner at her school and can outrun everyone, even the boys…but she’s struggling to prove her worth.
Jade is being tested. Racist bullying and history classes that tell a one-sided story sets her on a mission to find out about her heritage and those who came before her.
Meanwhile, litter is piling up in the local forest. All over the world an environmental crisis is looming, the threat of disorder and division is growing. Chloe is determined to make a change, starting with the town.
Three girls prepare to challenge the status quo and tackle injustices in this new play exploring the power of friendship, activism and the believing in your own voice.
Toured to Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, Lemon Tree Aberdeen, Perth Theatre, The Byre St Andrews, Mareel Shetland, Orkney Theatre, Lanternhouse Cumbernauld, Eastwood Park Giffnock, Tron Glasgow
Cast
Tamara Fairbairn – Jade
Esmé Kingdom – Chloe
Kirsty MacLaren – Alice
Creative Team
Writer – Hannah Lavery
Director – Natalie Ibu
Set & Costume Designer – Amy Jane Cook
Lighting Designer – Ali Hunter
Sound Designer – Novasound
Movement Director – Nadia Iftkhar
Associate Director – Natasha Haws
Casting Director – Amy Blair
Production Manager – Michaella Fee
Company Stage Manager – Helen Fagelman
Technical Stage Manager – Emma Reid
Associate Sound Designer – Phill Howarth
Production Team
Sound Programmer – Corrie Livesey
Lighting Programmer – Daniel SMith
Technicians – Jamie Clark, Susan McWhirter, Rob Reed, Brandon Hempsall, Nicole Wilkinson, Kieran Wadforth
Scenic Artist – Martha Steed, Trish Mayes
Sustainability Consultant – Stuart Heyes
Set builders – John Tiernan & The Set Guise
CNC – Ian Watson @ Open Format
Accent Consultant – Rosie Stancliffe
Production Photography – Oluwatosin Daniju
Audio Description – Louise Ainsley
BSL Interpretation – Yvonne Strain
Audio Description – Louise Ainsley
Production Photos
Reviews
★★★★ “refreshing” – The Stage
★★★★ “Breathtaking” – “about collective action and the power of a united front” – The Guardian
“Beautiful and poignant performances” – Scotsman
“A joyous, uplifting celebration of young people” – In Newcastle
Programme
View the programme for Protest here.