PASSING PLACES
By Stephen Greenhorn | Directed by Andrew Panton | Dundee Rep Theatre & Citizens Theatre | April - May 2018
Federation of Scottish Theatre Assistant Director: Jordan Blackwood
About
Passing Places is the story of small-town boys Alex and Brian, a Lada, a surfboard and a crate of Irn Bru. Desperate to leave their mundane lives and dead-end jobs in Motherwell behind them, they head out to find excitement and pleasure.
This hilarious and intense ‘road movie for the stage’ will take audiences on a wild ride through Scotland from Motherwell to the Highlands on a riotous journey of self-discovery brought vividly to life by the Dundee Rep Ensemble.
Passing Places is a high octane, fast-paced, contemporary Scottish comedy about the crazy, unpredictable escape of the urban doldrums.
This adrenaline-packed physical new production marks the 21st anniversary of this much-loved play by Stephen Greenhorn.
Assistant Director
I was supported by a Federation of Scottish Theatre Assistant Director bursary to work with Andrew Panton on Passing Places, as well as be involved in Dundee Rep's 2018/19 Season Launch.
Throughout the Passing Places process, I was interested in exploring the relationship between director and movement director, as well as developing further skills in creating work for bigger stages. Bringing Stephen Greenhorn's road movie for the stage to life for its 21st anniversary was very rewarding, strengthened by the laughter and talent of our brilliant cast, crew and creative team.
“★★★★ ...sparkles with comic banter”
“★★★★ ...Andrew Panton’s heartfelt production unearths fresh life in a 1990s period piece that looks and sounds ever profounder with age.”
Cast
Ewan Donald
Eleanor House
Barrie Hunter
John Kielty
Taqi Nazeer
Martin Quinn
Emily Winter
Creative Team
Director
Andrew Panton
Movement Director
EJ Boyle
Writer
Stephen Greenhorn
Set & Costume Designer
Becky Minto
Lighting Designer
Kate Bonney
Composer
John Kielty
Assistant Director
Jordan Blackwood
Assistant Movement Director
Anwar Russell
Photographer
Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
Blogging
Click the images below to read my blog posts on the Passing Places process.
