Thrown (National Theatre of Scotland)
Thrown (National Theatre of Scotland)
Sweat. Opposition. Negotiation. Hold on Tight
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Thu 3 August 2023 - Sun 27 August 2023
7.30pm
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
Age Recommendation: 14+
Running time: Approx. 1hr 20 mins straight through, with no interval
Content Warning: Contains strobe lighting, strong language, simulated use of hypodermic needles and adult themes