Thrown

Sweat. Breath. Opposition. Negotiation. Fear. How long can you hold on?   

Five wildly different women gather in the muddy fields of the Highland Games circuit, ready to compete in the obscure art of Backhold Wrestling. The pearls are off, influencer videos posted, “Gucci bag” from the Barras cast aside as they attempt to join forces, wrestling with the only thing that could stop them from taking home the championship – each other. Will their differences face-plant Imogen, Chantelle, Jo, Pamela and Helen’s chances of success in the mud?  

Satirical, poignant, and dynamic, Thrown gets to grips with belonging and identity in Scotland. A unique, unmissable new production.  

It will be funny, it will be loud, it will be brutal.

Written by Nat McCleary

Directed by Johnny McKnight

Content Warning: Contains strobe lighting, strong language, simulated use of hypodermic needles and adult themes

A National Theatre of Scotland production

WORKSHOP WITH SARAH ROSE GRABER

Thursday 20 July

11am-1pm, Lower field on the Golf Course

Free, but Games entrance fees apply 

Join multidisciplinary performer, director, and facilitator Sarah Rose Graber (who you may know from smash hit ‘Unicorn Dance Party’…) for a fun two hour theatre/game workshop for young people inspired by the themes in "Thrown" and the fun of the Mull Highland Games. We’ll explore teamwork, challenge our physical abilities in a playful way, and use our imaginations. Come ready to move, laugh, and have a great time! Everyone is welcome.