The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk
About
The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk
Original play created by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson & Rob Evans
Age suitability: Primary 5 -7 or ages 9+
Running time: 50 minutes
On Tour:
9th June 2014 – 22nd June 2014
3rd February 2014 – 6th April 2014
When Martin moves to a new school he feels lost in a sea of strange faces, especially when class bully Sharon takes a dislike to him. That is until he meets Simon McGurk and forms a friendship that not only changes Martin, but curses Simon for the rest of his school days.
Catherine Wheels brings a coming of age tale about just how difficult it can be to stay true to your friends.
Creative Team
Deviser: Andy Manley
Director: Gill Robertson
Writer: Rob Evans
Sound Designer: Danny Krass
Production History
Number of performances to date: 160
Scottish Schools 2008:
2nd May 2008 - 26th June 2008
Imaginate Festival, Scotland 2010:
10th May 2010 - 29th May 2010
Australia 2011:
22nd November 2011 - 1st December 2011
Edinburgh Fringe 2012:
3rd August 2012 - 26th August 2012
Scotland and Washington 2012:
17th September 2012 - 11th November 2012
Auckland Arts Festival, New Zealand 2013:
28th February 2013 - 31st March 2013