MAIM
Dar a thig an t-uisge gu grad, dè chailleas sinn?
When the water comes suddenly, what do we lose?
MAIM, meaning panic in Gàidhlig, is a call to action, giving voice to the frustrations of the next generation who care deeply about the crisis facing their land and language.
This unique collaboration between Theatre Gu Leòr and the band WHɎTE was inspired by exquisite tracks from their latest album, Tairm, and will feature live music, dance, spoken word and video.
The piece was developed with award-winning choreographer Jessica Kennedy from Junk Ensemble, by Theatre Gu Leòr and WHYTE in association with the Tron Theatre, with integrated British Sign Language interpretation in each show.
As covid-19 put a stop to the MAIM tour in March 2020, we’ve been developing the project in different ways, through commissioning a new album by WHɎTE (MAIM, March 2021) and a new collection of writing by Alasdair MacIlleBhàin with artwork by Alice NicBhatair. Both the album and the book develop the themes from MAIM.
Click on the images below to purchase or to read more about Maim the album and Maim-slè the book
REVIEWS
★★★★ “An unforgettable combination of song, imagery and movement; delivered by four fine performers” - The Scotsman
★★★★ "A fascinating live collage of music, word and movement....a bubbling hybrid that is part elegy, part call to arms” - The Herald
★★★★ “A unique hybrid that works its spell slowly, exerting an increasingly powerful pull... the show’s accumulative effect is startling” - The Times
★★★★ “Determined and meaningful, while atmospheric and captivating, MAIM is a show with refreshing creativity and pertinent importance to Scotland's cultural climate” - The List
“Powerful, eclectic and satisfying…more of this please” - Exeunt Magazine
“Mholainn do dhuine sam bith a dhol gu MAIM ma gheibh sibh cothrom. Tha e ùr-ghnàthach, ealanta, cumhachdach le teachdaireachd làidir mun Ghàidhlig agus mun àrainneachd. Bha e sònraichte math” - Feasgar, BBC Radio nan Gàidheal
Audience feedback
“Abair gun robh e math. Cumhachdach, pearsanta, is a' togail nan ceanglaichean eadar daoine, tìr, cànan, is linntean. Faicibh e.”
“A fantastic production about language, land and culture - and their destruction... Go see it!!”
“Uabhasach math fhaicinn BSL ann an àite aig cridhe a' phìos--cha tric gum bi ruigsinneachd sa phrìomh àite ealain sam bith. Na caillibh cothrom seo fhaicinn.”
“The team put BSL at the heart of this with Gàidhlig, and it was such a pleasure to see. Accessibility is so often an afterthought—Maim does an excellent job of what it can look like to include by default what usually has to be fought for.”
“Moved and inspired by MAIM tonight […] an exciting new performance”
“beautifully poetic piece exploring cultural extinction & changing landscapes - bravo”
CAST
Elspeth Turner
Evie Waddell
Alasdair C. Whyte
Ross Whyte
CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Muireann Kelly
Writers - Alasdair C. Whyte, with script contributions from Elspeth Turner, Evie Waddell and Ross Whyte
Composer & Sound Designer - Ross Whyte
Choreographer - Jessica Kennedy
Rehearsal Movement Assistant - Chrissie Ardill
Designer - Jen McGinley
Assistant Designer - Alice NicBhatair
AV Designer - Lewis Den Hertog
Lighting Designer - Benny Goodman
Integrated BSL Interpretation - Evie Waddell
BSL translation and Evie’s Mentor - Catherine King
Creative Learning Artist - Lana Pheutan
TECHNICAL AND STAGE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Production Manager/CSM - Elle Taylor
Deputy Stage Manager - Katharina Siebert
Technical Stage Manager - Craig McNeill
PRODUCTION TEAM
Company Co-ordinator - Rhona Dougall
PR - Mim Black, Story Telling PR
Marketing - Lindsay Hammond, Yellow Bird Digital
Marketing Placement - Josie Campbell
Student Placement - Faolan Jean
Graphic Design - Alice NicBhatair
Lead Image - Laurence Winram l winram.com
Production Photography - Mihaela Bodlovic I aliceboreasphotography.com
Dates 2020
Following our opening and week’s run at the Tron Theatre, in Glasgow, sadly the rest of the national tour had to be postponed due to covid-19 and Lockdown restrictions.
06/03 - 14/03 - Tron Theatre, Glasgow
17/03 - 18/03 - Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh - Postponed
19/03 - Eden Court, Inverness - Postponed
20/03 - Lemon Tree, Aberdeen - Postponed
21/03 - SEALL, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Skye - Postponed
24/03 - An Lanntair, Stornoway - Postponed
25/03 - Sgoil Lìonacleit, Benbecula - Postponed
26/03 - Sgoil Bàgh a’ Chaisteil, Barra - Postponed
27/03 - Studio Theatre, Corran Halls, Oban - Postponed
28/03 - Mull Theatre, Tobermory - Postponed
SUPPORTED BY
Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Creative Scotland
National Theatre of Scotland