Monday 15th May 2023
9.55-10am
Welcome Introduction
by module tutor Ruby Worth
Monday 15th May 2023
10.00 - 10.30am
F*ck-Boys
by Megan Thomson
Dating in the 21st Century, we can all agree, is a complete disaster. It’s time to expose the horrors of what we as a generation have to deal with when trying to find 'the one'. Through the woman’s eyes we explore the struggles with ghosting, situationships and danger in this new world we live in.
These are real experiences, the cold, brutal, honest truth of these situations we get ourselves in.
Content Warning: strong language / sexual references / nudity / flashing lights / male stereotypes
Monday 15th May 2023
10.30am - 11am
Second Chances
by Charlotte Lawson
The concept behind Second Chances is all about if you were given the opportunity to have a conversation with your 5 year old self, what would you say?
As adults we are taught to hate all the imperfections we see in ourselves, all the things that we think are imperfect. In childhood we don't consider these things as bad or as imperfections at all. As adults we need to remember to be kind to ourselves when talking about ourselves. You wouldn't speak to your 5 year old self in such a way, so why are you talking about yourself like that now?
Monday 15th May 2023
11am - 11.30am
Theatre of the Oppressed
Workshop
by Liam Barr
This piece of Forum Theatre is an interactive exploration of themes and issues affecting many people today. Inspired by Theatre of the oppressed the workshop will explore the stigmatisation of men's mental health. It will also explore Augusto Boal and who he was as a practitioner, and why his work is as relevent today as it always has been.
Monday 15th May 2023
11.45am - 12.15pm
The Interview
by Grant Jamieson
Gavin is a normal guy. He lives a normal life and has normal dreams. But his normal life is about to become very abnormal when he is called in for an interview like no other.
In a world where technology is advancing with each passing day, what will happen when technology is tasked with deciding our futures?
Monday 15th May 2023
12.15pm - 12.45pm
The 5 Stages of Heartbreak
by Kirsty Walton
Heartbreak is a theme we can all relate to, whether we have lost a loved one or ended a relationship with a significant other. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it will. This autobiographical piece will explore the five stages of heartbreak; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Through a Cabaret style performance, this piece aims to shine light on how the healing from these stages isn't necessarily a linear process.
Content Warning: mentions of grief | relationships | adult language.
Monday 15th May 2023
12.45am - 1.15pm
The Bartender Will See You Now
by Gemma Cathcart
If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.
The Bartender Will See You Now is about the different situations a bartender can go through, especially those interactions with customers. It focuses on life behind the bar and the dedication to deliver an outstanding performance, however, some situations can be hard. This can seem like a comedic play, but it has hidden messages throughout. Sometimes, a bartender is the one that listens to the customer about their problems. But now, the roles are reversed, and the bartender is taking the spotlight.
Contains strong language.
Monday 15th May 2023
1.45pm - 2.15pm
The Face of Despair
by Jack Slinger
We all know what it’s like to feel lost, to feel despair, to see the world only in greys and blues, unsure if it will ever truly pick up. Some people live their whole lives unable to see past this fog, but sometimes hope is just around the corner.
This short film attempts to show just how confusing and uncomfortable the world can feel, but also how bright and simple the next good day can be, just waiting after the next hurdle.
Monday 15th May 2023
2.15pm - 2.45pm
& Now I'm In Therapy
by Kelly Johnston
& Now I’m In Therapy is an autobiographical one woman show.
Kelly is 30 something Glaswegian self-starter. Currently residing within a rehab facility, we meet Kelly whilst attending her mandatory weekly doctor-ordered therapy sessions. Week by week Kelly begins to explain the events that led her to this point in her life. From her failed relationship, battle with alcohol, and suicide attempt, she is only at the start of her recovery journey but there is hope.
Trigger Warning: Contains strong language and references to suicide, substance abuse and infidelity.
Monday 15th May 2023
2.45pm - 3.15pm
Be Careful What You Wish For
by Cameron Gow
Be Careful What You Wish For is a film about understanding what's important in life. It’s the journey of a young man who is met by a mystical figure who offers him gifts in the form of wishes.
Join him on a journey through the realisation that maybe what makes you truly happy is right in front of you the whole time.
Monday 15th May 2023
3.30pm - 4pm
The Rum Runners Round Up of the World
by Lucas Laing
The Rum Runners Round Up of the World is an interactive performance that tells the colourful history of rum and rum production. From early monarchies, the ivory trade to the Spanish American war, the audience will learn about the history as well sample keystone cocktails from each of the historically significant moments in rums story.
Monday 15th May 2023
4pm - 4.30pm
The Woman in Black
by Brooklyn Robertson
The Woman in Black is an Immersive Experience where the audience is completely blindfolded. The story follows junior solicitor Arthur Kipps who needs to get the affairs of the late ‘Alice Drablow’ in order, whom Kirsty Walton will narrate. He starts to write about the events that happened to him in the past to try to erase them from his memory. His horrific past experiences happened at ‘Eel Marsh House’, where he is haunted by 'The Woman in Black'. We follow one of his memories of the dog ‘Spider’, the companion that was given to him to keep him company while he stayed at the property.
With trigger warnings of darkness, dog distress, and breaches of personal space. Out of sight, out of mind to a whole new level. Do you think you can handle it?
Monday 15th May 2023
4.30pm - 5pm
The Long Night
by Fraser Bishop
The Long Night is a piece of Sci-fi/fantasy live theatre, adapted from the short story Nightfall by Isaac Asimov. The piece is a hybrid of both live performance and film. First written as a film, ‘The Long Night’ was not intended for stage. However, through incorporating live performance aspects whilst maintaining elements of film, the story is brought to life. By adapting the story for stage, simplifying it, and letting the characters come to life has made what was a complicated story, more relatable. Through the lighting and sound design for both stage and screen, and the acting performances this story has been recreated for an audience today.
Special thanks to to Grant Jamieson Liam Barr and Joe Osborn for all their help on the project.
Monday 25th April 2022
5pm - 5.10pm
UHI Swansong 2023
Closing Remarks
Lead by
Closing Remarks
Lead by
Dr Lesley Mickel
programme leader
programme leader
and
Ruby Worth
module leader
module leader