ÒRAN
DIRECTOR
“Nurse’s striking staging...has a heady intensity”
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. Should he arrive there, Hades might grant him the chance to lead his friend home…but at what cost?
This visceral piece of contemporary theatre is a collaboration between Wonder Fools, ‘one of Scotland’s most exciting new companies’ (Scotsman) and the acclaimed hip-hop artist Owen Sutcliffe in partnership with Pitlochry Festival Theatre & Pleasance Theatre with music by VanIves, creating an urgent and entertaining modern retelling of the classic Greek myth Orpheus.
Winner for Best Debut at The Skinny and Fest Mag Bestie Awards.
Following its sold out Edinburgh Fringe run, Òran played at the Pleasance Theatre London for three nights in November 2024.
Writer Owen Sutcliffe
Lighting Design Benny Goodman
Composition and Sound Design VanIves and Ben Deans
Technician Cécile Segura
Cast Robbie Gordon
“A complete immersive experience” – ★★★★★ Sinners Review
“An electric one-man tour de force” – ★★★★★ The Arts Dispatch
“Passionate ferocity” – ★★★★ Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
“An electrifying, sound-led ride down into the underworld” – ★★★★ Theatre Weekly
“A sincere tale told with passion and impressive athleticism.” – ★★★★ Edinburgh Fest Mag
“Highly effective” – ★★★★ Fest Mag
“An electric and electrifying piece of theatre” – ★★★★ The Wee Review
“An epic, hip-hop-influenced poem” – ★★★★ The QR
“A provocative, immersive creation” – ★★★★ The Arts Desk
★★★★ Entertainment Now
★★★★ The Students News
Photo credits: Ruari Barber Fleming