This just in from Philip Meade:
Some sad news: this afternoon Ken McLean's brother, Peter, phoned me to let me know Ken died (unexpectedly) on 3 January 2025. As you may recall, Ken married a Canadian about 25 years ago and moved to Newfoundland. He was a keen fisherman and so living in the north of Newfoundland came with its attractions! Peter McLean was also an STHS old boy, I think in the same year as Peter Coleman's brother.
The production is adapted from Stephen Edgar’s prize-winning verse novel, Eldershaw. This is breaking new ground for the Drill Hall Theatre Company. What can the audience expect?
The Unexpected. The production is such a blend of different theatrical styles that there is something for everyone.
The Chronicles of Eldershaw was adapted by the Drill Hall’s Gregory Aitken. How closely did he collaborate with Stephen Edgar?
The actor and producer, Greg Aitken, saw the dramatic possibilities for Stephen Edgar’s book Eldershaw back in 2014. Stephen encouraged Greg to explore his award-winning narrative verse novel’s dramatic possibilities. Over the past year the poet has edited or made suggestions to at least a dozen drafts of The Chronicles of Eldershaw.
