Thrown. National Theatre of Scotland – Scottish Tour
Sweat. Opposition. Negotiation. Hold on Tight
Five wildly different women gather in the muddy fields of the Highland Games circuit to compete in the obscure art of Backhold Wrestling. The pearls are off, influencer videos posted, “Gucci bag” from the Barras set aside as the bold beginners attempt to become a team and win the championship. But nothing will prepare them for the competition that could stop them taking home the trophy – each other. Will their differences face-plant Imogen, Chantelle, Jo, Pamela and Helen’s chances of success in the mud?
Poignant and dynamic, Thrown gets to grips with belonging and identity in Scotland. A unique, unmissable new production.
It will be funny, it will be loud, it will be brutal.
Written by Nat McCleary
Directed by Johnny McKnight
6th July Queen’s Hall Dunoon
8th July Victoria Halls, Helensburgh
12 July Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater
15 July Woodside Community Centre, Aberdeen
18-19 July Mull Theatre
22 July Rockfield Centre, Oban
26 July Birnam Arts, Dunkeld
28 July Gathering Hall, Portree
3-27 Aug Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
