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The Mark of the Beast (2018)

Photography and image by Eoin Carey
Reviews
The Herald Review
The Wee Review
 
Presented by Martin O'Connor and Platform
Written and Performed by Martin O'Connor

With Nichola Scrutton and the North East Recovery Community
Platform, Easterhouse 13th-15th April
The Scottish Storytelling Centre 19th April


"O’Connor’s talent for morphing social documentation into a bravura prose-poem pivots merrily on the rhythms of everyday Glesca’...a truly exceptional piece of work." ★★★★★
The Herald

"His performance is impeccable...an enthralling and captivating examination of alcohol in society that delivers truths with brutal honesty." ★★★★
The Wee Review


Inspired by Glasgow and its relationship with alcohol and addiction, Martin’s latest poetry performance The Mark of the Beast explores society through a prism of morality, temptation and family attitudes towards the ‘demon drink,’ and is performed in Martin’s recognisable blend of Scots and song, shot through with religious references and imagery.

The performance includes sound design created by Nichola Scrutton featuring personal experiences of alcohol addiction from members of the North East Recovery Community.


Creative Team:
Martin O'Connor - Writer and Performer
Nichola Scrutton - Composition/Sound Design
Fergus Dunnet - Set Design
Hana Allen - Stage Management
Davie Green - Lighting Design
Alan McKendrick - Directing Support
Eoin Carey - Image and Production Photography


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