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Roman Bridge
9 May 2012
An unflinchingly claustrophobic production with bold performances and muscular dialogue
There’s a knowing nod to Samuel Beckett in Martin Travers’ Roman Bridge, the first full production in the National Theatre of Scotland’s Reveal 2012 season. The main protagonists are a pair of ragged-trousered hobos, who cling to each other, eat, sleep…
Reveal 2012 showcases new Scottish theatre
25 Apr 2012
Highlights include Mexican reality TV, a Gaelic divorce and London riots performed by puppets
Following on from last year’s successful inaugural Reveal Season, The National Theatre of Scotland, in association with the Citizens’ Theatre, present Reveal 2012, a season of new work by up and coming and diversifying artists, many of whom have been…
Playwright Martin Travers on Roman Bridge
16 Apr 2012
Travers' first full-length play was completed with the aid of the National Theatre of Scotland
The initial inspiration for Roman Bridge was the fact that rural Scotland is peppered with old stone bridges. Loads are called the Roman bridge but not many of them are. I like that, things seeming to be one thing and turning out to be something else.
