A Noble Clown

Part of the Scottish Theatre History Weekend | Edinburgh 900

A new solo play, written and performed by Michael Daviot, tells the story of Duncan Macrae (1905-1967), long considered Scotland’s greatest actor. Featuring excerpts from Macrae’s finest roles in plays such as Jamie the Saxt, Gog and Magog and The Warld's Wonder, as well as his signature song, The Wee Cock Sparra.

A Noble Clown also a celebrates the renaissance of Scottish Theatre in the mid-20th Century, delving into Macrae’s passionate advocacy of ‘theatre for everyone’ his championing of Scottish actors through his role in Scottish Equity, and his desire to free Scotland from Westminster control. A performance full of passion and respect for Macrae's public achievement and his private depth.

Created as part of the Edinburgh900 celebrations and the Scottish Theatre History Weekend at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

This event is also part of Fair Saturday, a global mobilisation that aims to create a positive social impact every last Saturday of November, the day following Black Friday, the greatest expression of consumerism. Artists and cultural organisations from all over the world get together in a global festival of arts for change.

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