About Scots
The musical history lesson no-one asked for but everyone needs! SCOTS is the story of Scotland. Its past, present and future. Its people and places, triumphs and failures. All told by a figure who has seen it all… Someone who witnessed the Picts and the Celts unite; who survived the battles of Stirling and Bannockburn; who heard the declaration of Arbroath; who witnessed Scottish Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the charge for women’s rights, the battle for gay rights, the call for Independence - basically someone who’s seen some amount of s**t - Scotland’s greatest invention ... The Toilet!
SCOTS is an irreverent, hilarious and poignant journey through the history of Scotland. A multi-skilled ensemble retell some of our nation's most iconic (and some forgotten) stories, all to answer the fundamental question: What makes a country? Following ecstatic reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, this 'truly incredible' (Broadway World) show has been upscaled and will tour main stages across Scotland, as a Raw Material production, in association with Beacon Arts Centre.
An unflinching and unmissable musical journey… a fearless, patriotic and progressive delight
– The Recs
This is joyful, at times thought-provoking, often educational but always entertaining
– Musical Theatre Review
Creative team
By Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie
Directed by Jemima Levick
Designed by Kenny Miller
