A powerful drama of exile, duty, and desire onĀ the remote Scottish island, St. Kilda.
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When a banished noblewoman crosses paths with a young minister and his bride, buried truths about marriage, power, and freedom begin to surface.
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The Story Behind
The Straw Chair
On the remote and unforgiving island of St Kilda in 1735, the arrival of a young minister and his teenage bride disturbs the fragile balance of a small, isolated community. Among the islanders lives Lady Rachel Grange, a once-powerful woman from Edinburgh who has been mysteriously abandoned on the island and refuses to accept her fate. As the young bride becomes drawn into Rachelās unsettling story of betrayal, exile, and survival, questions begin to emerge about truth, power, and the limits placed upon women in a world ruled by faith and authority. In this haunting and compelling drama, loyalties are tested, secrets simmer beneath the surface, and the wild Atlantic island becomes the stage for a struggle between duty, desire, and the desperate hope for freedom.
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About the Kirkintilloch Players
Ā The Kirkintilloch Players are a long-established amateur theatre company based in Kirkintilloch, dedicated to bringing high-quality drama to local audiences. Performing at the intimate Turret Theatre, the group has built a reputation for staging a wide range of productions, from classic plays to contemporary works, showcasing the talent and passion of local actors, directors, and backstage volunteers. With a strong community spirit and a commitment to engaging storytelling, the Kirkintilloch Players continue to create memorable theatre experiences for audiences across East Dunbartonshire and beyond.
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Cast
Rachel Grange - played by Lynne Wyver
Isobel - played by Christy Scott
Aneas - played by Gordon Brown
Oona - played by Shirley Angus
Director
Allan Cowan
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Step into a gripping story of betrayal, survival, and human resilience at the very edge of the world, brought vividly to life by the Kirkintilloch Players at the Turret Theatre. Join us for an unforgettable evening of powerful theatre that will transport you to the wild and haunting shores of St Kilda.
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