The ocean is not a dumping ground. Shell need to clean up their mess.
Rachel
Sung-through musical. When oil giants Shell announce plans to dump the defunct Brent Spar oil store in the ocean, a small group of activists have other ideas. Under the cover of night, they sail out to the North Sea and occupy the structure. As their campaign gains momentum, pressure mounts on those in power and political battles ensue at sea and on land.
Presented by Sleeping Warrior Theatre, touring 12 theatres across Scotland in Autumn 2024.
Assistant director (Supported by FST) – David Hewitson
Directors – Isla Cowan & Andy McGregor
Story & Lyrics – Isla Cowan
Music, Lyrics & Arrangements – Andy McGregor
Set & Costume Designer – Claire Halleran
Producer – Steph Connell
Choreographer – Chris Stuart Wilson
Musical Director – Alan Penman
Lighting Designer – Simon Wilkinson
Sound Designer – Fraser Milroy
Production Sound Engineer – Keir Martin
Costume Supervisor – Vicki Brown
Dramaturg – Debbie Hannan
Accent Coach – Hilary Jones
Additional Guitar – Stuart McArthur
Outreach Associate – Jordan Blackwood
Production Manager – Elle Taylor
Stage Manager (Rehearsals) – Natalie Welch
Stage Manager (Tour) – Babette Wickham Riddick
LX Programmer – Karin Anderson
Relighters – Josh Brown and Jamie Murray
Sound No. 1 – Finlay Murray
Technical Swing – Lana Kirk
Set Electrics – James Gardner
Lighting Supplier – Black Light
Set Construction – Frike Ltd
Scenic Artists – Frances Collier and Martha Lironi
Marketing Manager – Serden Salih
PR Manager – Jane Hamilton
BSL Interpreter – Karen Forbes
Design & Print – LPC Design
Photography – Mihaela Bodlovic and Ruari Barber-Fleming
Rupert – David Rankine
Karen / Scientist / Helmut Kohl – Helen Logan
John Major / David – Ewan Somers
Rachel – Kara Swinney
Karl – Matthew McKenna
Engel – Katie Weir
Colin – Nathan French
Brianna – Kaylah Copeland
Header image by Mihaela Bodlovic
