Scottish Premiere in May 1999
“Lizzie Borden took an axe,
gave her mother forty whacks,
when the job was nicely done,
she gave her father forty-one”
BACKGROUND
TheatreFusion’s first production was the Scottish Premiere of this chilling play, which looks at the story of the infamous axe-murderess Lizzie Borden.
But was she really guilty?
VENUES
- Cumbernauld Theatre, 28th-29th May 1999
- East Kilbride Arts Centre, 2nd-3rd June 1999
- Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow, 4th-6th June 1999
CREDITS
Writer Sharon Pollock | Director Shaun McLaren | Stage Manager Shaun McLaren | Asst Stage Manager Mark MacGregor | Lighting / Sound Bruce Downie/Simon Capes | Photography Henriikka Clarkeburn | Programme Thomas Gemmell | Poster/Artwork Irwin Stuart Design
Miss Lizzie/ Bridget Karen MacLeod | Actress/Lizzie Borden Beth Marshall | Abigail Borden Deborah Cannon Carmichael | Emma Borden Abigail Gemmell | Andrew Borden John Gordon | Harry Alan Bryant | Dr Patrick Thomas Gemmell | Defence Shaun McLaren
REVIEWS
The Scotsman : Beth Marshall turns in a commanding, haunting, infinitely watchable performance… strong support from Deborah Cannon-Carmichael.
Audience :
Excellent production which held the audience riveted throughout…
Production was wonderful, choice of play intriguing…
Very powerful acting, very gripping.
OTHER INFORMATION
This production was proudly sponsored by The Canadian High Commission.
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