Written by BAA Creatives client, Morna Young, The Stamping Ground is a new musical set to the songs of Runrig.
Its hugely talented cast of actor-musicians includes Neshla Caplan, Brian James O’Sullivan, Barrie Hunter and Annie Grace, and the show runs at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from July 2022.
The Stamping Ground is a story about love, life and the land. When together-forever couple Euan and Annie return home, they’re seeking a ‘fresh start’ for their teenage daughter. But there’s a heatwave in the Highlands and they soon find themselves lost in this once familiar place, now filled with more tourists than residents.
As relationships ignite and smoulder, Euan and Annie find themselves swept into a battle to save the heart of the community. But can they save each other?
Runs 16-30 July at Eden Court Theatre – for tickets and more info click here
Aye, Elvis: Traverse Theatre – Play, Pie and a Pint
Brennan Artists client Morna Young‘s smash-hit lunchtime production Aye, Elvis returns to Edinburgh this summer due to popular demand!
Featuring BAA’s David McGowan and Joyce Falconer, Aye, Elvis is an alternative love story about escapism, identity and a Doric Elvis. These performances take place in-person at MultiStory (NCP Car Park, Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW), and not at the Traverse Theatre. Originally produced with Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre at Òran Mór.
Running Fri 06 – Sun 29 August 2021.
But tickets here.
Morna Young – Scots Writer o The Year 2019
We’re delighted for Morna Young, who won Scots Writer o The Year at the 2019 Scots Language Awards!
The hotly anticipated ceremony hosted by Alistair Heather and Frieda Morrison, celebrated Scotland’s national language and rewarded excellence in schools, communities and arts. Morna picked up her award at the evening ceremony held in Glasgow’s Mitchell Theatre on 27th September 2019.
Congratulations, Morna!
Lost At Sea – On Tour“The untold war o man versus the elements. Oh, I’ll tell it tae ye. The tale oh the fishermen fightin the ocean. Yer in for a rough ride.”
Morna Young’s first play Lost at Sea, written in 2012, was inspired by the loss of her father when she was a child. Featuring the voices of fishermen and their families in their own words – with music, songs and Scots language – Lost at Sea is the lyrical and powerfully evocative story of a North-East fishing family.
Lost at Sea will premiere at Perth Theatre – Horsecross on 27th April 2019 before touring to:
Mon 6 + Tue 7 May | Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee
Thu 9 – Sat 11 May | His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
Tue 14 May | Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Thu 16 – Sat 18 May | Eden Court, Inverness
Mon 20 – Wed 22 May | Kings Theatre, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May | D&G Arts Festival, Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
Directed by Ian Brown (formerly Artistic Director of Traverse and West Yorkshire Playhouse), the all-Scottish cast of well-known faces includes Tam Dean Burn (Outlaw King, River City, Moon Dogs) at the helm as the Skipper. Joining him are Gerry Mulgrew as Billy, Kim Gerard as Eve, Ali Craig as Jock, Helen McAlpine as Kath, Andy Clark as Kevin and Jennifer Black as Meg. Thoren Ferguson from Scottish band The Jacobites joins the company as Mate/Musician and Sophia McLean plays Shona in her first major Scottish role.
For tickets and more info, click here
Aye, Elvis – A Play, A Pie and A PintAfter a hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018, Morna Young‘s Aye, Elvis returns to Oran Mor as part of their 500th Play Celebration season.
Written by BAA’s Morna Young and starring Joyce Falconer and David McGowan, Aye, Elvis tells the story of Joan – an amateur Elvis impersonator with big dreams. And the outfit.
With the regional heat of Ultimate Elvis coming soon, Joan knows there’s work to do. But Joan has The King inside – and The King always wins.
Will Joan find her way to Graceland, to love and to riches? Aye, Elvis is an alternative love story about escapism, identity and a Doric Elvis.
Runs from Mon, 01 April, 2019 — Sat, 06 April, 2019
For tickets and more info, click here
The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns – On TourThe Ghosting of Rabbie Burns is a new comedy by writer Gillian Duffy, and stars BAA’s James Mackenzie and Morna Young.
Heartbroken author Ariel Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone, wishing that the right man would show up, she gets a visitation slightly different than what she’d hoped for. The ghost of Rabbie Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about!
Featuring the great songs and poems of Burns, such as ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’, ‘Charlie is my Darlin’ and of course ‘Auld Lang Syne’, this hilarious new comedy proves that love and relationships haven’t changed that much in 200 years after all.
The show runs from 19th January to 2nd February at venues around Scotland – for tickets and more information, click here
Aye, Elvis @ Guilded Balloon
Joan is an Elvis impersonator with big dreams.
With the regional heat of Ultimate Elvis approaching, Joan knows there’s work to do. But Joan has The King inside – and The King always wins. Will she find her way to Graceland, to love and riches? Aye, Elvis is a story about escapism, identity and a Doric Elvis.
Venue: Rose Theatre, Guilded Balloon, from 1st August – 26th August (no perfs 9th and 20th)
Written by BAA client Morna Young
More information can be found here.
Celtic – The Musical, Pavilion Theatre – New DatesThis rescheduled production of Celtic The Musical at Pavilion Theatre opens 5th September, featuring Morna Young and Harry Ward.
Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years (performed by a live band), the show tells the amazing story of this legendary club.
It takes audiences on an emotion-charged journey from the foundation of the football club by Brother Walfrid and its charitable origins through Willie Maley’s legendary successes as manager and the scoring feats of Jimmy McGrory. From the wing wizardry of Jimmy Johnstone to the triumphs of the immortal Jock Stein and the lasting legacy left by icons such as Billy McNeill, Tommy Burns and Henrik Larsson. The show will be updated to bring us right up to Brendan Rodgers and his all conquering team.
More information here.
Tomorrow at Noon: Jermyn Street TheatreOur very own Morna Young has written one of three plays for Jermyn Street Theatre, London. The run begins 24th April.
The playwrights of these three funny, moving and provocative plays were chosen from 390 entrants to write a contemporary female response to Noel Coward’s Tonight at 8.30. Morna’s Smite is inspired by Coward’s The Astonished Heart. It is a story of buried answers, blind hearts, and life after loss.
More information can be found here.
The book is also available in paperback, on Oberon Books.
Celtic the Musical – Pavilion TheatreThe story of the proud history of Celtic Football Club unfolds through the eyes of two families, united by their shared passion.
Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years Celtic – The Musical tells the amazing story of this legendary club and the greatest fans in the world. It takes audiences on an emotion-charged journey from the foundation of the football club by Brother Walfrid and its charitable origins onward through Willie Maley’s legendary successes as manager and the scoring feats of Jimmy McGrory. The wing wizardry of Jimmy Johnstone to the triumphs of the immortal Jock Stein and the lasting legacy left by icons such as Billy McNeill, Tommy Burns and Henrik Larsson.
Featuring Morna Young and Harry Ward.
The production runs at the Pavilion Theatre from 18th April – 12th May.
More information can be found here.
Aye, Elvis – Play, Pie & PintJoan is an amateur Elvis impersonator with big dreams. And she’s got the outfit.
With the regional heat of Ultimate Elvis coming soon, Joan knows there’s work to do. But Joan has The King inside – and The King always wins.
Will Joan find her way to Graceland, to love and to riches? AYE, ELVIS is an alternative love story about escapism, identity and a Doric Elvis.
Written by our very own Morna Young.
Cast includes Joyce Falconer and David McGowan.
Runs from 26th February – 3rd March.
More information can be found here.
Harry Ward and Morna Young are currently appearing in touring production CELTIC – The Musical.
Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years Celtic – The Musical tells the amazing story of this legendary club and the greatest fans in the world.
Created by Alterean Media with the official backing and support of Celtic Football Club.
GLASGOW: Pavilion Theatre: 7th–17th September, 7.30pm https://www.eticketing.co.uk/paviliontheatre/
DUBLIN: The Gaiety: 20th – Saturday 24th September, 7.30pm http://www.ticketmaster.ie/promo/if8k4g
DERRY (Millennium Forum) 27th September– Saturday 1st October, 8pm www.millenniumforum.co.uk/content/celtic-musical
NettingMorna Young is appearing in her own play Netting from 11th March – 9th April 2016.
A father and his two sons are lost at sea. Keep busy, eh? Hope we’ll get a body, mebbe. The widden spoon. A knock on the door wi a wooden spoon. Three women adapt to their lives as widows. Kitty can’t stop knitting. Alison needs looking after. Sylvia wants to forget. Then, one day, a knock on the door. A body has been found. One body, three women. Who does it belong to? Set in the north of Scotland, “Netting” is a moving story about finding closure after unimaginable loss.
**** The Herald **** Broadway Baby
…the bone marrow of our humanity (THE HERALD) – Magnificent cast nets a winner (EVENING EXPRESS) …a poignant, heart-felt and emotionally honest play (BROADWAY BABY)
Full Tour Details here