Mull theatre whisky galore book

Find books like whisky galore from the worlds largest community of readers. Given the real life backdrop of the story which has been seen onstage in both mull theatre s radio version and pitlochry festival theatre s musical take on things, whisky galore still has an emotional resonance. The scotsman on mull theatre s whisky galore, 2014 subscribe to mailing list. In the middle of the last war a ship loaded with whisky ran aground on a hebridean. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Whisky galore excerpts from the 2011 production at pitlochry festival theatre.

Topics bbc radio drama, scotland world war two, whisky galore. Mull s only distillery, tobermory, creates two very distinct single malt expressions, one heavily peated and one unpeated. All is well when the cabinet minister, with its cargo of topoftherange whiskies, founders on. A night of riotous comedy from mull theatre based on compton mackenzies popular novel of a. They transport us back to 1943 on the scottish islands of great and little todday, where the whisky supply has dried up because of the war, leaving tensions running high. Having left liverpool two days earlier, heading for jamaica, it sank outside eriskay, the outer hebrides, scotland, in bad weather, containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. Goofs during the very long chase near the end, the light is not consistent with the passing night hours the chase starts off at night, reaches dawn when some crates fall from the truck, is then even early daylight briefly as seen from the car following behind, but then it is suddenly very dark at night again when the chasing car is finally halted by the barbwire trap. A night of riotous comedy from mull theatre based on compton mackenzies popular novel of a community of plucky scottish islanders. His father, edward compton, was an actor and theatre company manager.

The martyn bennett story a coproduction with pachamama. It is part of comar, a multiarts organisation that produces, presents and develops creative work, supporting and connecting artists and audiences across mull, iona and beyond. Mar 25, 2020 it promises a hilarious and thoughtprovoking night of theatre that pulls no punches the perfect antidote to todays gloomy political climate. Whiskey galore at the citizens theatre, glasgow coulter. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The name of the real ship, that sunk feb 5 1941 during wwii was ss politician. The film had a few artistic additions and scenes unfamiliar if youve already read the book, but non the less a joy to watch.

If like me youve watched the ealing comedy a dozen times and love it, youll love this book. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Mull theatres production of whisky galore opens in tobermory on weds this. The art in whisky the ultimate luxury whisky coffee table book. Annoyed that they now have only tea to drink, they get.

Whisky galore and the ss politician whisky galore bottle one of the most well known events in the recent history of the western isles was the wreck of the ss politician on the 5th february 1941 and the story was used by compton mackenzie for his book whisky galore, and later for the ealing studio comedy by the same name. Whisky galore, adapted from the 1947 compton mckenzie novel of the same name, is an easy, lighthearted watch. At the rate that these whisky lists are published, mr buxtons next book will be entitled 101 whisky list books to roll your eyes at despairingly before you. Whisky galore two decades old and counting, mull theatre s glorious production of whisky galore has never pretended to offer more than a joyful. On first sniff, there is a rich plume of peat smoke, becoming tinged with a rubbery burnt tires notes and cured smoky meat. Darren brownlie will be appearing in comar mull theatre s production of whiskey galore. There is still time to book your tickets for a slow air next tuesday at druimfin. It is the most diverse and popular category of all whiskies, covering the broad range of styles and expressions from scotlands 108 operating single malt distilleries. Compton mackenzie was born into a theatrical family. Okay, there is not so much wrong with whisky galore.

Next time were on mull will we book to see another show. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scotch single malt az tobermory isle of mull whisky galore. Whisky galore is the simple love story of two men unable to marry their sweethearts because wartime circumstances have denied their island uisge beatha whisky, the water of life, essential to both popping the question and to the ceremonies. Its 1955 and the pallas players, an allfemale theatre company, are putting on a play. An amazing wellloved little theatre just outside tobermory. But the true story of the sinking of the ss politician is even more remarkable than the fictional tale, reports richard woodard. Mrs puntila and her man matti will be presented at tramway whilst the citizens theatre building undergoes an. Our producing company, mull theatre, has taken more than 40 major projects to more than 300 venues from shetland, through orkney, on almost every island off the west coast, down every highway and byway, on isolated peninsulas and in secluded glens, in almost every local authority area in scotland, in almost every town or village which has ever had live theatre, in almost. Over 70k expected at first scottish whisky month the scotsman. Buy whisky galore vintage classics new ed by mackenzie, compton isbn.

Angus arts hosts professional touring theatre, music, dance, film and events for all ages in a wide variety of interesting locations both indoors and out of doors. Mull theatre tobermory all you need to know before you. Least to say it blended will in this little theatre on mull. This version was also produced by mull theatre in the late 1990s, early 2000s, and 2014, touring to theatres throughout scotland. Comar mull theatres new production of whisky galore.

Stones in his pockets and whisky galore mull theatrecitizens theatre. The islanders of great and little todday are dismayed to find their whisky supply dwindling as the uk government diverts the precious stuff to the americans, in an attempt to bribe them into supporting the british wareffort. Whisky galore as the seductive sibella in the black comedy kind hearts and coronets 1949. Mull theatre tobermory 2020 all you need to know before. Mrs puntila and her man matti will be presented at tramway whilst the citizens theatre building undergoes an exciting redevelopment. To ask other readers questions about whisky galore, please sign up. Its precisely 75 years since the historical event which inspired the book and film of whisky galore. The highland region of scotland is in terms of area, the biggest whisky producing region. Its an obviously romantic tale, and one which inspired the 1947 book whisky galore by compton mackenzie, and the 1949 film of the same name, directed by alexander mackendrick and one of the most enduring and loved of the ealing comedies bizarrely retitled tight little island in. Alasdair mccrone, creative director of theatre and dance at comar arts, introduces mull theatre s newest production, whisky galore.

Nov 12, 2014 a night of riotous comedy from mull theatre based on compton mackenzies popular novel of a community of plucky scottish islanders. It is part of comar, a multiarts organisation that produces, presents and develops creative work, supporting and connecting artists and audiences across mull. Drinks writer ian buxton s latest book is cheekily titled whiskies galore, but i feel the ghost of compton mackenzie will probably forgive the play on words. It fulfils its intentions completely, and director gillies mackinnon makes lavish use of the gorgeous surroundings of portsoy, aberdeenshire, filling in for his fictional island. We saw whisky galore by compton mackenzie adapted into a brian rix type farce of radio. Similar in places but also unlike the film in many regards this book is gentle, humorous, heart warming and inspiring. The tome is a very splendid travelogue during which the grizzled industry insider ferries his posh collection of fountain pens and designer ink between scotlands island distilleries, leaving some of us squirming with. Greenwood worked mainly on the stage, where she had a long career, appearing with donald wolfits theatre company in the years following world war ii. Its 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the hebridean islands of great and little todday. You, as the producing organisation, and all members of your cast and crew, must not make. Her theatre work includes hamlet citizens, glasgow, death and the maiden, macbeth mull theatre, whisky galore perth theatre the lyceum edinburgh and girlfriends oldham coliseum playhouse theatre, london.

Later, after the war, her appearances in ealing comedies are among her memorable screen appearances. It promises a hilarious and thoughtprovoking night of theatre that pulls no punches the perfect antidote to todays gloomy political climate. The first act presents us with the plight of the scottish communities of great and little todday, who have been bereft of their treasured whisky, the latest casualty to the rationing of the war effort. An oldham coliseum theatre, hull truck theatre and new vic theatre production whisky galore. Jun 02, 2018 oldham coliseum theatre, hull truck theatre and new vic theatre present a pallas players production by compton mackenzie adapted by philip goulding directed by kevin shaw. Whisky galore, sunart centre, strontian daily telegraph. Regrettably we are unable to provide a licence to record whisky galore.

Browse mull theatre company tour dates and order tickets for upcoming theatre shows near you. A musical version of the novel, entitled whisky galore a musical. It extends from the orkney islands in the far north, down to just above edinburgh and glasgow. Barries plays, including peter pan, or the boy who wouldnt grow up. The scotsman on mull theatre s whisky galore, 2014. Whisky galore by compton mackenzie, first edition abebooks.

This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. They transport us back to 1943 on the scottish islands of. Fletcher mathers national theatre scotland national. Whisky galore this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Albeit its written by the man who practically invented that category. Nijinskys last jump, dance derby company chordelia, sleeping betty, miracle on 34 parnie street, peter panto and the incredible stinkerbell, cannibal woman of mars, aganeza scrooge, flo white, ya. Goodreads members who liked whisky galore also liked.

Intrepid drivers cant resist a trip to the southern tip, the mull of kintyre, made worldfamous by sir paul mccartney. Sep 21, 2018 isle of mull is a whisky producing island just off the west coast of scotland, a part of the inner hebrides archipelago. Nijinskys last jump, dance derby company chordelia, sleeping betty, miracle on 34 parnie street, peter panto and the incredible stinkerbell, cannibal woman of mars, aganeza scrooge, flo white, ya beauty and the beast, the. Relief seems to be at hand when a ship carrying 50,000 bottles of whisky is. A new musical based on the true story of what happened when a ship containing 50,000 cases of whisky runs aground on a remote scottish island in 1943. Books similar to whisky galore goodreads share book.

Now with his debut novel, the letters of ivor punch, he is aiming to. Our producing company, mull theatre, has taken more than 40 major projects to more than 300 venues from shetland, through orkney, on almost every island off the west coast, down every highway and byway, on isolated peninsulas and in secluded glens, in almost every local authority area in scotland, in almost every town or village which has ever had live theatre. Recent work has included michael healeys the drawer boy. It was adapted for the cinema under the title whisky galore it followed on from an earlier 1943 novel keep the home guard turning in the same setting. Stones in his pockets will open on mull and iona before touring to venues and village halls throughout scotland. Scotch single malt is the ultimate whisky experience. Highland region tobermory isle of mull whisky galore. Mull theatre s new production of whisky galore opens this week. Compton mackenzies popular 1947 novel inspired an unforgettable ealing comedy in 1949 and now a brilliant new movie which shows off scotland at its dazzling best.

Hardback with dark pink cloth and gold title to spine. Whisky galore is a novel written by compton mackenzie, published in 1947. In many ways i have reached the age where i want to have a life driven by travel, people, passions and emotions and if a drink was going to take you on a journey i would say whisky would be that. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. Mull theatre tobermory all you need to know before you go. He was educated at st pauls school and magdalen college, oxford where he obtained a degree in modern history. Whiskies galore by ian buxton bruichladdich whisky. There is a delicious forties feel to mull theatre s production of. Scotland is home to many islands, and this section includes the six whisky producing islands the orkney islands, lewis, mull, skye, jura and arran. Byre theatre, st andrews 034475 000, tuesday to saturday, 8pm. Mar 08, 2012 whisky galore excerpts from the 2011 production at pitlochry festival theatre. Mull theatres new production of whisky galore opens this week.

Mull theatre in whisky galore if something this good is on, you just have to be there. Whisky galore two decades old and counting, mull theatre s glorious production of whisky galore has never pretended to offer more than a. Apr 15, 2015 theatre whisky galore sunart centre, strontian a little bit of history was made with friday nights opening, in the village of strontian, in the stunning west highland peninsula of ardnamurchan, of this new stage adaptation of compton mackenzies famous novel whisky galore. Alasdair mccrone, creative director of theatre and dance at comar arts, introduces mull theatres newest production, whisky galore. Whisky galore, by compton mackenzie, first edition, published in 1947 by chatto and windus. Darren trained at the dance school of scotland, musical theatre course, the arts educational schools london, completing his training at the rcs theatre credits include. Relief seems to be at hand when a ship carrying 50,000 bottles of whisky. The original ealing comedy of whisky galore is a pleasure and the 2016 remake surprisingly good, with a brilliant eddie izzard as waggett, played so, so well but for me the book is the best, while the films are simple sketches.