In 1867, the 29 year old John Muir punctures his right eye in a saw mill accident that changes the course of his life. Thinking he is permanently blinded he realises the enormity of his loss and all the spectacle of nature that he might never see again. This leads him to dark imaginings of the plight of the world and the realisation that we must all work together to prevent it. Read more …
It's very much a play of two halves, the only problem being that the first and worse half lasts for more than 35 of its 40 minutes.
Muir’s message in the play is inspirational, but the show itself never reaches the same heights.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday May 9, 2011, until Saturday May 14, 2011. More info: http://playpiepint.com