Details

The Pearl tells the story of Kino, a Mexican pearl diver whose life is transformed when he finds a pearl as 'perfect as the moon'. Kino believes that the pearl will make his dreams reality, he will marry Juana in the church and their son Coyotito will be educated. Obsessed by this dream, Kino is blind to the greed and fear the pearl arouses in his neighbours, and ultimately himself. Soon the dream of wealth and riches turns to dust when the pearl attracts only enemies, misfortune and grief. The Pearl is a musically driven drama that retains Steinbeck's haunting simplicity and his deep understanding of humanity. Engaging, fresh and visually strong, this is the very best contemporary Scottish theatre for young people.

Creatives/Company

Book by: John Steinbeck
Company(s): Visible Fictions Theatre Company, Paisley Arts Centre
Director(s): Douglas Irvine, Tommy Fowler (music)
Design: Mark Leese