And as show follows tiny show, I find myself more and more moved: partly by the existence of a National Theatre which has worked so hard to build the grassroots relationships across all of Scotland on which this project is built; and partly by the sight and sound of the people who live in Scotland now, finding so many different kinds of voices, glorying in their diversity, and seizing the chance to exercise their imaginations, in ways that are sad and funny, down-to-earth and surreal, and rarely less than memorable.
For a nation used to seeing itself reduced, on the small screen, either to a picturesque image of Highland desolation, or a backdrop for violent urban murder-stories, the glimpse of that diversity, and the sound of all those wildly different voices, is hugely liberating; and for those who became “transfixed” by the 5 Minute Theatre experience, possibly even life-changing.
By handing the reigns over to the people of Scotland on this project (all but 33 of the 235 pieces were performed on home territory), NTS has proved itself a true champion of homegrown national theatre.
Full stream ahead
How to take part in the stream of consciousness
Five Five-Minute Theatre Piecesto be Streamed from the Highlands
Five-Minute Theatre project comes to life
Day-long theatre show prepares for the stage
Five Minute Theatre: 24 hours of five minute plays
Five Minute Theatre hosts 200 pieces of theatre over 24 hours
Five Minute Theatre climaxes in applause from the National Theatre of Scotland
Five Minute Theatre
Multiple venues. Check the website for event and venue details., from Tuesday June 21, 2011, until Wednesday June 22, 2011. 5.00pm.
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