Edinburgh Fringe
Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck is an international award-winning production concerning the legacy and mythology of a Pitlochry bin man, who flew beyond the summit of his art and changed Scottish music forever by defying established tradition and pushing to the absolute edge of what was possible. Take whatever romantic notions you have of the bagpipes and leave them at the door. Herald Angel and Scottish Arts Club award-winning show returns to Edinburgh. Written by David Colvin. Directed by Tom Freeman. ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ***** (TheWeeReview.com). ***** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). Adelaide Theatre and Perth Theatre Awards 2020. Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe 2022.
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Featuring
- David Colvin - Ensemble Actor
Creatives
- David Colvin - Writer
- Tom Freeman - Director
Reviews
Press articles
#SNAPCHATZ Episode 32: Against the norm
Welcome to this episode of #SNAPCHATZ, introducing you to the tradition breakers of #EdFringe 2023. Explore the dual musical perspectives of Verity/Dexter, the subversive satire of Bishops, and the defiant bagpiping revolution of Thunderstruck, each show standing as a unique voice against the norm.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 18th July 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 6th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 8th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 10th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 12th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 14th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 17th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 18th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 20th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 23rd Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 24th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 26th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |
| 28th Aug | 17:45 | The Scottish Storytelling Centre (Netherbow Theatre) |