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A Mother's Song

Sat 25 - Sun 26 Feb 2023

14+ | 150mins

Content Warning: The performances contain references to; miscarriage, abortion, death, physical abuse and strong language

Ticket Prices:

You Choose FAQ's

Standard You Choose - £25.50 / £23.50 / £21.50 on Thurs 23 February
Premium You Choose - £27.50 / £25.50 / £23.50 on Fri 24, Sat 25 & Sun 26 February

Co-created by award-winning Scottish composer Finn Anderson (Islander) and award-winning director Tania Azevedo (&Juliet, But I’m A Cheerleader), A Mother’s Song: A New Folk Musical is a new transatlantic musical spanning centuries and continents.

From 17th century Stirling to 21st century New York City, themes of identity, motherhood, and choice collide in a bold and life-affirming story which follows three remarkable women at different moments in history, and traces the incredible journey of Scottish folk music across the Atlantic.

Sarah comes from a long line of ballad singers, but has severed ties with the folk traditions of her childhood. In modern-day New York City, Sarah’s rediscovery of these songs and the family stories within them, force her to go on an unexpected and life-changing journey across time.

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“hugely impressive… a musical of considerable depth and power… a beautiful and deeply personal work of theatre”

(Broadway Baby)

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as refreshing as it is heartbreaking… percussive, visceral, and passionate… an important show”

(Musical Theatre Review)

Access Performances

Sat 25 Feb, 2.30pm - Captioned

Sun 26 Feb, 2.30pm - BSL* Interpreted and Audio Described

*Interpreted (by Yvonne Waddell and Jackie Greenshields) - The positioning on the stage of the BSL Interpreters is on the left of stage. This is left from the perspective of the audience.

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