The Mark of the Beast (2018)
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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 |