Today (25 February 2011) sees the National Theatre of Scotland mark its fifth birthday.
Over the previous five years it has brought us such shows as Peter Pan, The House of Bernarda Alba and Peer Gynt alongside the critically acclaimed Black Watch and Beautiful Burnout, which have successfully toured in the UK and interntaionally. The National Theatre of Scotland have also taken theatre to areas all over the country and produced community and educational projects.
Vicky Featherstone, Artistic Director, National Theatre of Scotland commented: “Five years ago, we had no idea that anything we set out to do was actually possible. There was no such thing as a National Theatre of Scotland show, a National Theatre of Scotland event or a National Theatre of Scotland audience member.
“It is thanks to the talent, courage and inspiration of the people I work with – the artists, the designers, the truck drivers – and the hunger of the audience to be entertained, that any of this has been possible. That on our fifth birthday we would have shows in Ullapool, New York City, Aberdeen and Edinburgh was unimaginable, but here we are!”
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Culture and External Affairs said: “Over its first five years our National Theatre has grown into a remarkable cultural asset, celebrating the work of our many artists and bringing theatre to communities across the country.
“We have also seen our National Theatre flourish on the international stage, touring acclaimed productions and showcasing our cultural excellence to new audiences.”
