Shuggie Minto and a number of other “worthies” are the creation of local writer Lesley-Anne Brewster. With its couthy characters, local expressions and wry humour, this play resonated with a fair sprinkling of Dundee theatre-goers.
Lesley-Anne had this to say about the series of readings at the Little Theatre:
It’s a great idea. I believe that there’s a lot of talent in Dundee, but not a lot of confidence or money or support. So anything that offers folk a chance just to be heard and seen, and which encourages them to explore and demonstrate their skills before an audience, has really got to be a Very Good Thing, as far as I’m concerned.
The evening followed the now established format, with the audience having the opportunity to watch the cast, director and writer do an initial rehearsal from 6.30pm, ahead of a complete readthrough and open discussion.
Lesley-Anne Brewster
Lesley-Anne Brewster
From Dundee, Lesley-Anne has an Honours degree in Psychology and several post graduate qualifications, including a Fellowship in the British Association of Stress Consultants. She worked in Community Education until retiring due to ill health. Despite her illness, she says she’s usually happy. She loves animals, and loves people. Watching them, listening to them, and writing down the daft things that occur to her in story form.
For comments about the writer or her work please contact Lesley-Anne on lars@blueyonder.co.uk or telephone 01382 641215.