The story of the Orkney Islands revolves around St Magnus. Here, in her old age, Thora tells of her own life and its intersection with the story of her son before and after his martyrdom: the hardships, the violence, the duty and the pain. The resulting play is an intense, powerful and poetic two hander which adds a new dimension to this familiar story.T0152384301Thora is imbued with music, including a Norwegian lullaby, and song settings of texts from the Orkneying Saga, composed and performed by cellist Clea FriendDirector Gerda Stevenson. Design Jessica Brettle. Lighting Laura Hawkins. Performer Isabella Jarrett (Thora). Performer Simon Donaldson (Magnus). Performer Eleanor Dean (young Thora). Performer Clea Friend (cello). | |
| 16 Jun 23 to 17 Jun 23 | Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall :: V01123589891 listing details L074423459 |
