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'''The Sundowe''' is a musical written by [[Edinburgh]] based writers and performers John, James and Gerry Kielty and featuring their band [[The Martians (band)|The Martians]]. "The Sundowe" won the Scottish "Highland Quest For A New Musical" competition in July 2006.<ref name="Highlandquest">{{cite web|url=http://www.highland-quest.com/|title=Highland Quest website|accessdate=2008-08-12}}</ref> It then produced by [[Cameron Mackintosh]] as a full stage musical, with the world premiere on 29 November 2007 at the new Eden Court theatre in [[Inverness]], Scotland. |
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Following a three week run at Eden Court<ref name="Edencourt">{{cite web|url=http://www.eden-court.co.uk/article/52/the-sundowe-is-victorious.html|title="The Sundowe is victorious"|accessdate=2008-08-12}}</ref> it toured the [[Scottish Highlands]] in January and February of 2008. |
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'''The Sundowe''' is a musical written by [[Edinburgh]] based writers and performers John, James and Gerry Kielty and featuring their band [[The Martians (band)|The Martians]]. |
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Originally developed as a radio show, and later as a television pilot, The Sundowe eventually became the basis for a modern musical. |
Originally developed as a radio show, and later as a television pilot, The Sundowe eventually became the basis for a modern musical. The storyline centres on [[The Martians (band)|The Martians]] themselves, as their street [[busking]] is interrupted by vampires, the local council and the return of dead souls. The musical is part [[comedy]], part pathos, and includes references to modern [[Scottish politics]], [[Greyfriars Bobby]], street busking and ancient [[Scottish history]]. |
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The storyline centres on [[The Martians (band)|The Martians]] themselves, as their street [[busking]] is interrupted by vampires, the local council and the return of dead souls. The musical is part [[comedy]], part pathos, and includes references to modern [[Scottish politics]], [[Greyfriars Bobby]], street busking and ancient [[Scottish history]]. |
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Revision as of 02:55, 5 November 2009
The Sundowe is a musical written by Edinburgh based writers and performers John, James and Gerry Kielty and featuring their band The Martians. "The Sundowe" won the Scottish "Highland Quest For A New Musical" competition in July 2006.[1] It then produced by Cameron Mackintosh as a full stage musical, with the world premiere on 29 November 2007 at the new Eden Court theatre in Inverness, Scotland.
Following a three week run at Eden Court[2] it toured the Scottish Highlands in January and February of 2008.
Originally developed as a radio show, and later as a television pilot, The Sundowe eventually became the basis for a modern musical. The storyline centres on The Martians themselves, as their street busking is interrupted by vampires, the local council and the return of dead souls. The musical is part comedy, part pathos, and includes references to modern Scottish politics, Greyfriars Bobby, street busking and ancient Scottish history.
Characters
(Original Cast) -
The Martians:
Rory - John Kielty
Jimmy - Gerry Kielty
Harry - Houston
The Authorities:
Roothby - Crawford Logan
Madam Godwin - Cora Bissett
First Minister - Harry Ward
Singing Policeman - Scott Garnham
Ambience Brigade:
Mr Jappy - Scott Garnham
Mr Geonst - Nick Underwood
The Vampyres:
Erich - Peter Kelly
Claus - Mark McDonnell
The Queen - Anne Kidd
The Prey:
Virgin - Jennifer Rhodes
Another Virgin - Tammy Joelle
Yet another Virgin - Cora Bissett
The Others:
Mum - Anne Kidd
Doorman - Nick Underwood
Aiden - Scott Garnham
Girl - Jennifer Rhodes
Husband - Scott Garnham
Wife - Cora Bissett
Free Church Minister - Peter Kelly
Reporter - Jennifer Rhodes
Mr Cunningham - Mark McDonnell
Lily - Rachel Marr/ Caitlin Marr
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Development & Production
Originally developed in several formats, including a stage musical, "The Sundowe" was entered into the "Highland Quest For A New Musical" competition in early 2006, and was announced as the winner in July 2006.[1] It was then produced by Cameron Mackintosh as a full stage musical, with the world premiere on 29 November 2007 at the new Eden Court theatre in Inverness, Scotland. Following a three week run at Eden Court[2] it toured the Scottish Highlands in January and February of 2008.
It has been described as " 'Shaun of the Dead' meets 'Thriller'[3], and draws influence from cult science fiction such as Doctor Who and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
References
- ^ a b "Highland Quest website". Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ a b ""The Sundowe is victorious"". Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ "Hi-arts.co.uk review, July 2006". Retrieved 2008-08-12.
External links
- "The Sundowe" official site
- Eden Court website article about "The Sundowe"
- "The Martians", real life band of the authors
- The Martians fansite
- Daily Telegraph review by Mark Brown of The Sundowe at the Eden Court
- Sunday Herald review by Mark Brown of The Sundowe at the Eden Court
- Herald review of The Sundowe at Eden Court
- Highland News review of The Sundowe