Details

Portrayal of impoverished 1930s Glasgow. Despite cramped tenement living and the turmoil of seven children, there is laughter and strength in the Morrison family. Tough and tender mother Maggie, just about holds together her unruly brood against wretched poverty. But sniping neighbours, the flight of daughter Jenny, and the unexpected return to their overcrowded quarters of Maggie's son and his sexually restless wife erode her spirit. And then, just as temporary employment for beloved husband John affords a decent Christmas, wayward Jenny returns with new-found wealth, offering them the chance of escape and one big moral dilemma. Written in 1947.

Cast/Performers

Sharon Small (Maggie), Karen Dunbar (Mrs Harris), Ben Adams (1st Removal Man), Mark Armstrong (Ensemble), Sally Armstrong (Ensemble), Therese Bradley (Lizzie), Robert Cavanah (John Morrison), Isa Morrison (Moven Christie), Joseph Creeth (2nd Removal Man), Anne Downie (Granny Morrison), Isabelle Joss (Mrs Bone), Sarah MacRae (Jenny Morrison), Conor Mannion (Ernest Morrison), Jayne McKenna (Lily Gibb), Louise Montgomery (Ensemble), Chloe Pirrie (Ensemble), Pierce Reid (Alex Morrison), Lindy Whiteford (Mrs Wilson)

Creatives/Company

Author: Ena Lamont Stewart
Producer: National Theatre
Director: Josie Rourke
Design: Bunny Christie
Lighting: James Farncombe
Music: Django Bates