A Giant on the Bridge (Ullapool, Macphail Centre)

KT Producing presents: A Giant on the Bridge

Unflinching, spellbinding gig-theatre featuring Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow), Kim Grant (Raveloe), Dave Hook (Solareye, Stanley Odd), Jo Mango and Jill O’Sullivan.

“Do you think cos I’ve been in the jail all I know is how to hurt people?”

Every year in Scotland thousands of people return home from prison to an uncertain future. A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within this prison-homecoming journey, in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses acoustic songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

Five of Scotland’s leading contemporary musicians explore identity, family, community, systems, restoration, injustice - and the pulsing heartbeat within these hidden stories.

Devised by singer-songwriter Jo Mango & award-winning theatre-maker Liam Hurley with research by Phil Crockett Thomas. Developed through the work of the Distant Voices Community on a research project with people from across the criminal justice system.

From the same Producer as When Mountains Meet, performed in Ullapool in 2024 to much acclaim.

Link to trailer here.

★★★★★  “A work of art, and utterly charming” Lost In Theatreland

★★★★★ “…a breathtaking piece of theatre” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

Performers
Jo Mango – singer, storyteller, instrumentalist
Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) - singer, storyteller, instrumentalist
Dave Hook (Solareye, Stanley Odd) – rapper, storyteller
Jill O’Sullivan – singer, storyteller, instrumentalist
Kim Grant (Raveloe) – singer, storyteller, instrumentalist

Creative Team
Devised by singer-songwriter Jo Mango and director Liam Hurley
Sound Design – Garry Boyle
Design – Claire Halleran
Lighting Design – Andrew Gannon
Movement Director – Janice Parker

Age Guidance and content warning: this show is suitable for ages 14+.  The show contains strong language and references to domestic violence, sexual violence/harassment, the effect of imprisonment, and mental health issues.

Tickets

£17 general admission / £15 aged 65 and over / £12 students and under-18s / £5 access ticket for audience members receiving state benefits (including Pension Credit)

The performance lasts for 80 mins. Doors open at 7.10pm; please be seated ready for the performance to start at 7.30. There will be no interval during this performance.