O Halflins an Hecklers an Weavers an Weemin

What was jute to Dundee and Dundee to jute?
Against the backdrop of 1800 years of history, local, national, and worldwide, a pair of dodgy tour guides attempt to answer the question, with the help of a variety of characters from William Wallace to William McGonagall and beyond, to name a few.

‘A refreshin’ thocht  provokin’ weave o tales. Gaun see it if ye can—the nicht and the moarn.’ Jim Macintosh (Poet)

‘A ‘Cheviot, Stag and Black, Black Oil’ style show especially for Dundee.’ Dr. Fiona-Jane Brown (Author of ‘Hidden Aberdeen, History on Your Doorstep and Under Your Feet.’)

‘You present the story – which at times is painful – with such vigour and humour and sheer bloody creativity that it carried me along with delight.’ Kate Furnivall (Author)

‘Brilliant and gutsy. Theatre like this is vanishing and it is hugely important.–Paul Andruss (Author)
What was jute to Dundee and Dundee to jute?
Against the backdrop of 1800 years of history, local, national, and worldwide, a pair of dodgy tour guides attempt to answer the question, with the help of a variety of characters from William Wallace to William McGonagall and beyond, to name a few.

‘A refreshin’ thocht  provokin’ weave o tales. ...
  • Event Type

    Theatre

  • Venue

    Sweet@Keiller Centre

  • Running Time

    135 min