Theatre Alba

The List
13th August 1998
Rating * * * *

Thirteenth Century hero, Protector of Scotland, William Wallace was a real ladies man. The first night of Theatre Alba's latest new production brings a deservedly full house. The play - which proves that behind every good man there's at least one great woman - is a dynamic masterpiece of Scottish Theatre, simultaneously tragic, comic and downright dirty.
The cast is undeniably strong, with Sarah Gudgeon's portrayal of Marion Bradefute particularly of note. Renowned maverick Charles Nowosielski directs, bringing cleverly constructed pagan ritual and romance to the contemporary stage.

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Nicky Agate