A Fringe Quickie (#24) with ‘Thunderstruck’

Questions answered by David Colvin.

Q1: Aside from this Quickie, what is the most desperate marketing tactic you plan on using to get bums in seats this August? 280 chars

I’ll invite every bagpiper or folk musician who’s been inspired by the music of Gordon Duncan to Parade down the Royal Mile at peak time, playing Gordon’s music while flyers rain down on the crowd from the RAF fly-by over head. It could happen!

Q2: We all have weird pre-performance rituals. What is yours, and how confused would a normal person be if they walked in on you doing it?

I have a full yoga routine, which in a kilt can be a bit of an eyeful in you walk in at the wrong moment, or perhaps the right moment, either way, it’s not something you ever forget… much like my play!

Q3: If you brought this show home for the holidays, how would your parents react to them?

My mum is a Church of Scotland minister so she’ll be appalled at the language, the bullying and endless drinking but she’ll love the rock band, the bagpipes and the references to Amadeus. Nothing will interrupt Dad’s snoozing!

Q4: How will the audience remember you the morning after?

They’ll believe that anyone from anywhere can change the world. They’ll be more aware of the talented folk around them who may need help. They’ll tell their friends about the Thunderstruck play. Their friends wont believe them. They’ll be changed.