With a cast of just three, and a postage-stamp-sized stage, Kick The Door's new folk musical, 'Land', is deeply rooted in Scottish music and language.
Two different stories are told intertwining each other. One takes us back to 1745 and the Jacobite Rebellion, as we see a crofter take pity on an army deserter; whilst the second story is set in the present day (presumably Glasgow due to the power-cut!), as an eldery widower's relationship with a young gay man who lives in the same flat goes from uber-frosty, to caring and understanding.
Music is provided for by the third cast member - a young girl who plays guitar and sings interludes between the vignettes. Some are more folk styled than others, but there are hints of The Proclaimers on the one hand and Runrig on the other.
The three are talented actor / musicians, but especial mention must go to the older actor, as his characterisations were so vastly different and completely solid, changing at the turn of a head. Very impressive.
Reviewer - Matthew Dougall
on - 25.8.22
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