National Theatre of Scotland

BLACK WATCH AND WOLVES AND THE WALLS AMERICAN DATES ANNOUNCED

13/06/07

Following summer 2006’s sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a sell-out Scottish tour this Spring, unanimous critical acclaim and a stunning audience response, Black Watch is heading to the USA in the autumn.

The US premiere of Black Watch will be presented by Los Angeles based UCLA Live as part of its International Theatre Festival from 18 Sep - 14 Oct, and at New York’s St Ann’s Warehouse from 20 Oct - 11Nov.

The Wolves in the Walls has been seen and loved by children, families and the young at heart across the UK, winning rave reviews, playing to sell out houses.

It has now been invited to play at The New Victory Theater in New York in September.

Scottish audiences will have another chance to catch this award-winning musical pandemonium at The Byre Theatre, St Andrew’s from 7-25 August.

The international performances of Black Watch and The Wolves in the Walls have been made possible by the financial assistance of The Scottish Government, who have agreed to contribute £195,000 from the International Touring Fund which aims to help the National Performing Companies spread the message of Scotland’s cultural confidence and ambition. 

Linda Fabiani, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture said, “This is a significant first for the National Theatre of Scotland, showcasing Scottish talent Stateside

 
“These tours of New York and Los Angeles will boost Scotland’s international image and attract new audiences to Scottish cultural life.” 

Vicky Featherstone, NTS Chief Executive and Artistic Director, said, “The National Theatre of Scotland is delighted to take these two pieces of very different theatre to an audience beyond Scotland. 

"In order for us to fulfil our national status it is vital that we create work which, as well as communicating to audiences at home, has a universal appeal.” 

The tour of Black Watch has also been supported by the British Council who, through transatlantic artistic partnerships, introduce the American public to high-quality, ground-breaking creative achievements from the UK.

BLACK WATCH 
UCLA LIVE
18 Sept - 14 Oct
Tue - Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 7pm
Preview Tue, 18 September

Freud Playhouse
Hilgard Ave (UCLA Campus),
Los Angeles,
CA 90068
www.uclalive.org/
tel 310.825.2101

ST ANN’S WAREHOUSE
20 Oct - 11 Nov
38 Water Street
Brooklyn
NY 11201
www.stannswarehouse.org

THE WOLVES IN THE WALLS
NEW VICTORY THEATER
5 - 21 Oct
209 West 42nd Street
New York
NY 10036
www.newvictory.org