Margaret Holt embarked on a holiday romance with a difference and it changed her life. Falling in love with Scotland filled her with a burning desire to liberate the country from the English yoke. But what could a nine-year-old lass from Yorkshire do to make that dream come true? Join Margaret as she embarks on the journey of a lifetime. Read more …
Even if your politics lies in the other direction, it’s hard not to warm to an unpretentious wee lassie trying to put the world to rights.
Daft and poignant.
In the end, it is all determinedly sugary, deliberately trading on the tartan-and-shortbread, Brigadoon version of Scotland that was once prevalent. It is difficult to get too worked up about it either way, and it is doubtful that it will linger long in the memory.
Margaret’s childishly idealised notions of Scottish history can be excused by her youth. The fact that the play shows every sign of agreeing with them is more problematic.
Joyful in its humour and inspirational endeavour, this short, sharp, couthie comedy is perfect lunchtime entertainment, served on the side with your Pie and Pint. Bon Appetit.!
Regardless of which side of the independence debate or Hadrian’s Wall you stand, you cannot help but be won over by Margaret’s girlish glee and patriotic Braveheart which like the tongue-in-cheek play is as wide as the Clyde.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday April 9, 2018, until Saturday April 14, 2018. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday April 17, 2018, until Saturday April 21, 2018. More info: www.traverse.co.uk