might have to adapt what they think ill l’irst Minister's Questions: if they think it should take place around a camplire. then so be it.’ Neilson adds. So clarity doesn‘t begin at Home. but no
doubt the warm enthusiasm and optimism of
these children will leave us l'eeling uplil‘ted. Kenny Miller. formerly of the (‘iti/ens‘ Theatre. switches the locus l'rom the young to the old in |)undcc‘s' contribution to this country'- wide party. In it. the McManus (iallery will be converted into a dance hall li'om the 40s and 50s. while the audience. cabaret-style. seat themselves around the actors at bar tables.
Meanwhile. actors interview the older l'olk of
Dundee. who appear on prerecorded videos. about the era in question. Witnesses ol' the time attest to turbulence. with such events as the local stir created by the presence of American and Polish servicemen in the 'l‘oon.
But Miller insists on the relevance ol' such events to youth culture of' today: ‘It was really
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important to us that we portray those people on the screen as if they were IX again. And when they talk in that way. they really come alive. We‘ve all seen Remembrance Day. Younger l'olk often scoff at it. but the minute you talk to an individual. you realise all this was about life. not about death. I can‘t get across how l'abulous these people are. They‘re interesting. you want to stay in touch. phone them all the time.‘ Perhaps this is about uncovering truths still with us. 'Patriotism.' Shaw once said. ‘is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it.‘ Home. on the other hand. is where the art is.
Home Dundee, McManus Galleries, 24-25 Feb, 01382 223530; Home Edinburgh, Queens Hall, 25 Feb, 0131 668 2019; Home Glasgow, 25 Soutra Place, Easterhouse, 25-26 Feb. For tickets email ntshome@platform-online.co.uk.
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3 OTHER HOME EVENTS
I Home Aberdeen Actress. director and filmaker Alison Peebles has become a Scottish arts name to conjure with over recent years. Her site-specific piece involves the transformation of a boarded-up tenement into a place of theatre through a tour of the house, where perfomances and live music recreate its vitality. 48 Log/e Place, Aberdeen, 27—26 Feb, various times. Booking, 07224 647 722.
I Home Caithness Matthew Lenton, artistic director of Vanishing Point, takes us to Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre for a stOry about an old woman troubled by folk coming out of her televisron. With design by Kai Fischer and a cast including Myra McFadyen and Sandy Greirson. this has all the elements of a spellbinding evening. Caithness Glass Factory, Wick, 23—26 Feb, 7pm and 9pm. Booking, 07955 647270.
I Home Dumfrlea & Galloway Graham Eatough of Suspect Culture presents an installation at the Loreburn Drill Hall, incorporating visual work and live performance. This piece draws on themes of memory and death. and is inspired by Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs. The Loreburn, Dumfries, 23-25 Feb, various times. Booking, 07387 253383.
I Home East Lothian Gill Robertson of Catherine Wheels takes the audience on a journey to a secret location, where we will be invited to partake in the making of a modern myth. A children-friendly event. Starts at Brunton Theatre, Musse/burgh, 23-25 Feb, various times. Tickets only through a free draw: telephone 0737 665 4960 to enter.
I Home lnverneaa Scott Graham. one of Frantic Assembly's physical theatre supremos. presents a story based on photos taken from local family albums. Expect strong visual and physical style. Arts in Motion Creation Centre, Evanton, 23-25 Feb. various times. Booking, 07463 234234.
I Home Shetland Wils Wilson presents this creative utilisation of the Northlink ferry, incorporating a tour of its decks accompanied by verse, live music and performance. Home is constantly linked with the element of water here. Ho/msgarth Ferry Terminal, Lerwick, 23, 25 8 27 Feb, various times. Booking, 07595 6927 74.
I Home Stomoway Stewart Laing takes us on a journey in miniature through a doll’s house especially created for this event, utilising model makers to explore what we mean when we refer to home. This piece will be performed in both Gaelic and English. 74 Church Street, Stornoway, 23—25 Feb, various times. Booking, 0785 7 703307.
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