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Angus: Weaver of Grass


Angus: Weaver of Grass

Start/End Date(s)
16 August 2012
26 August 2012
4pm (1hr 15)


Venue

SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE

43 - 45 High Street
EH1 1SR

Information

Angus MacPhee’s life is a tale of illness, lost traditions and magical hats of grass, stunning like sunbursts. Raised on South Uist, and traumatised by WWII Angus spent 50 years in a psychiatric hospital. He did not speak; instead he wove remarkable costumes from grass. This work is now in the Collection de l'Art Brut, Switzerland. Featuring Gaelic singer Mairi Morrison and grass replicas by Joanne B Kaar. Using sounds, songs and images of the Outer Hebrides this is his tale. ‘Physical, emotional and aural beauty... their collective artistry is awesome.’ (The Stage).

Age 12+

www.angusmcphee.blogspot.co.uk

Ticketing
Ticket at Venue

Prices/Concessions
£10 (£8)

Further Information
www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk
 reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com

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