In 1746 Samuel Johnson began to compile his famous Dictionary. Despite his famous antipathy to Scotland ( “a very vile country to be sure”) , five out of his six assistants were Scots. How did they help him and what was the process like? This witty new comedy celebrates the creation of a masterpiece that defined both the English language and Johnson’s own life. Read more …
The melancholic ending has a resonance lacking elsewhere-but it's a fell canny experience when it gets it richt--sorry, right.
All of this is highly entertaining, although it’s a bit of a stretch to accept the moments when Johnson’s scribes burst into couthy Scottish song.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday October 19, 2015, until Saturday October 24, 2015. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday October 27, 2015, until Saturday October 31, 2015. More info: www.traverse.co.uk
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