Sunshine on Leith
By Stephen Greenhorn. Featuring the songs of The Proclaimers
20th - 23rd September 2023, Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness
20th - 23rd September 2023, Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness
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A jubilant, heartfelt musical about the power of home, the hearth, family and love featuring the songs of The Proclaimers. Sunshine on Leith follows the highs and lows of Ally and his friend Davy as they search for normality after returning from a tour in Afghanistan. Families, friendships and life are not all plain sailing in this funny and moving story about love and life. Originally a stage musical before being transformed into the 2013 feature film adaptation, Sunshine on Leith is a vibrant and energetic piece of musical theatre, loved by audiences and critics alike. It will leave you asking: How many miles would you walk for the people and places you love? |
Production Team
Director:
Roma MacAskill |
Musical Director:
Fiona Stuart |
Stage Manager:
Niall MacAskill |
Co-Choreographers:
Natalie Hamilton & Alan Banner |
Props Team:
Joyce Forsythe & Anne Woodhouse |
Production Assistant: Audrey Daines
Accompanist: Mairi Mackenzie
Costume: Shirley
Photography: Matthias Kremer Photography
Prompt: Morag Barron
Stagehand: Allen Perrin
Company Directors: Peter Kelly & Shirley Kelly
Accompanist: Mairi Mackenzie
Costume: Shirley
Photography: Matthias Kremer Photography
Prompt: Morag Barron
Stagehand: Allen Perrin
Company Directors: Peter Kelly & Shirley Kelly
Orchestra
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Keys 1: Fiona Stuart
Keys 2: Mairi MacKenzie Guitar 1: Roger Niven Guitar 2: Clair Munro |
Bass Guitar: Neil Sharkey
Violin/Mandolin/Pipes: Louise McBain Drum Kit: Michael Sharkey |
Cast List
Davy: Liam MacAskill
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Ally: Matthias Kremer
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Liz: Alison Ożóg
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Yvonne: Amy MacLeod
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Jean:
Amanda Luscombe-Smith |
Rab:
Gerry Sutton |
Eilidh:
Stephanie Wade |
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Army Sergeant: Michael O'Neill
Barman/Innes: Garry Black English Instructor: Morag Barron Moira: Ruth Foster Karen: Rosalyn Paton Carl: David Munro Andy: Kenny McCallum |
Wedding Singer: Jennifer Thomson
Cookbook Author: Luna Rose Hazel: Fiona Chapman Cleaner 1: Olivia Payne Cleaner 2: Seonaid Taylor Cleaner 3: Caitlin MacLeod Busker: Luna Rose |
Ensemble: Aaron Corr; Aeryn Cleary; Alan Banner; Amy Cameron; Beth Dyce; Caitlin MacLeod; Christina McLintock; David Munro; Donald Kennedy; Emily MacDonald; Fiona Chapman; Fiona McDonald; Garry Black; Halle Morrison; Hope Eley-Whitson; Hope Murray; Jennifer Thomson; Karen Aitken; Kathleen Scott; Kay-Lisa Davidson; Kenny McCallum; Kirsty McCallum; Lawrence Robins-Bird; Lilli Lamont; Lorna Lumsden; Luna Rose; Maddison Cameron; Michael O'Neill; Morag Barron; Morven Bruce; Murren Allan; Natalie Hamilton; Olivia Payne; Orla Gilliland; Rachel MacDonald; Rosalyn Paton; Ruth Foster; Seonaid Turner.
Acknowledgements
Army Cadets - 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF; Captivate Theatre; Elgin Musical Theatre; Emma's Vinyls; Pristine Clean; Stephen Summers; Lyrical Dress; Gillian Oates; Helen Murray; Gillian Metcalfe; Rosalyn Paton; Ben Fisher; Sean McLeod; INBS District Scout Council, St Mary's Scout Hall.
Promotional Videos
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Videos by Alan Banner
Sunshine on Leith in the News
"A drama teacher who has taught a generation of Highland youngsters including Hollywood actress and director Karen Gillan is getting back on stage for Inverness theatre company Starlight’s next production Sunshine On Leith."
Inverness Courier pre-show publicity
"I would look out for the fantastic talents of my fellow cast members. It’s not every day you get to share the stage with such brilliant singers, dancers and actors and do such an iconic show."
Northern Times pre-show publicity
"A stunning production of Sunshine On Leith at Eden Court set a new standard for the company. It showcased a talented new generation – of performers, from principals to chorus – to the creative team behind the scenes."
The Courier Review - 5 Stars
"This was a joyous show, full of talent, that did credit to every Proclaimers song they performed."
Press and Journal Review
Inverness Courier pre-show publicity
"I would look out for the fantastic talents of my fellow cast members. It’s not every day you get to share the stage with such brilliant singers, dancers and actors and do such an iconic show."
Northern Times pre-show publicity
"A stunning production of Sunshine On Leith at Eden Court set a new standard for the company. It showcased a talented new generation – of performers, from principals to chorus – to the creative team behind the scenes."
The Courier Review - 5 Stars
"This was a joyous show, full of talent, that did credit to every Proclaimers song they performed."
Press and Journal Review
Audience Feedback
"Saw it last night - absolutely tremendous. Hats off to all the cast & production. Could easily have passed as a west end production on tour."
"That's how to come back with a bang Starlight Musical Theatre. Wonderful show, a huge congratulations to all cast and crew."
"Oh my goodness Starlight Musical Theatre!! Saw Sunshine on Leith last night and my heart was fit to burst by the end! It was brilliant, easily one of the best shows I've ever seen at Eden Court and nothing 'amateur' about it. Amazing performances from all the soloists and increeeedible ensemble pieces - I loved scanning everyone and seeing all the characters being brought to life in every big number.."
"That was bloody brilliant! The whole show was fantastic but Letter From America was so, so moving."
"Wow just wow!!!! What an amazing performance this afternoon. Forgot I was watching an amateur performance. Very well done to you all!!"
"Show was amazing from beginning to end!! What a talented cast! Would never think this was an amateur production."
"Saw the show on Friday night, absolutely brilliant. Every single cast member on stage and behind the scenes should be so proud. Amazing singing & acting, even had a glaze to my eyes a couple of times at the sad bits, then next minute was laughter. Obviously the last song was iconic but the different sequence to Letter from America did it for me. Good Luck on your final performances today/tonight - break a leg and can’t wait to see Sound of Music next year."
"I loved this show. I saw it on Thursday night. Rab and Jean were excellent and Jean singing Sunshine on Leith was incredible. I will treasure the memory forever. Thank you all. The cast and the direction were top notch."
"We were there last night and the entire cast were absolutely brilliant. Well done SMT - class act, really outstanding. Loved the singalong at the end too."
"Hi there, just want to say we went to see this show last night and it was FABULOUS - what energy and talent. One of the best shows I have seen!! The performance of Letter From America will stay in my heart - just perfect, doing full justice to the sentiment of a wonderful song. In the words of Sunshine on Leith itself, "thank you, thank you, thank you."
"I was BLOWN AWAY by the Starlight Musical Theatre cast of Sunshine on Leith at Eden Court this afternoon. I'm one very proud friend over here. I laughed, I cried, I danced and I "da da da da'd"!!. Was so good to see you all, hope the last show tonight is as amazing as you all are."
"That's how to come back with a bang Starlight Musical Theatre. Wonderful show, a huge congratulations to all cast and crew."
"Oh my goodness Starlight Musical Theatre!! Saw Sunshine on Leith last night and my heart was fit to burst by the end! It was brilliant, easily one of the best shows I've ever seen at Eden Court and nothing 'amateur' about it. Amazing performances from all the soloists and increeeedible ensemble pieces - I loved scanning everyone and seeing all the characters being brought to life in every big number.."
"That was bloody brilliant! The whole show was fantastic but Letter From America was so, so moving."
"Wow just wow!!!! What an amazing performance this afternoon. Forgot I was watching an amateur performance. Very well done to you all!!"
"Show was amazing from beginning to end!! What a talented cast! Would never think this was an amateur production."
"Saw the show on Friday night, absolutely brilliant. Every single cast member on stage and behind the scenes should be so proud. Amazing singing & acting, even had a glaze to my eyes a couple of times at the sad bits, then next minute was laughter. Obviously the last song was iconic but the different sequence to Letter from America did it for me. Good Luck on your final performances today/tonight - break a leg and can’t wait to see Sound of Music next year."
"I loved this show. I saw it on Thursday night. Rab and Jean were excellent and Jean singing Sunshine on Leith was incredible. I will treasure the memory forever. Thank you all. The cast and the direction were top notch."
"We were there last night and the entire cast were absolutely brilliant. Well done SMT - class act, really outstanding. Loved the singalong at the end too."
"Hi there, just want to say we went to see this show last night and it was FABULOUS - what energy and talent. One of the best shows I have seen!! The performance of Letter From America will stay in my heart - just perfect, doing full justice to the sentiment of a wonderful song. In the words of Sunshine on Leith itself, "thank you, thank you, thank you."
"I was BLOWN AWAY by the Starlight Musical Theatre cast of Sunshine on Leith at Eden Court this afternoon. I'm one very proud friend over here. I laughed, I cried, I danced and I "da da da da'd"!!. Was so good to see you all, hope the last show tonight is as amazing as you all are."
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Photograph credit: Brodie Young