Two masked men trapping a third masked man under a red net. A masked woman observes the scene from the back.
Our Productions

Monster’s Tears

12 July 2005 – 8 July 2006, Across Scotland

Presented by Lung Ha Theatre Company

A monster is on the loose. Branded “angry and dangerous” but really “lost and isolated” he wanders alone. Then a beautiful young woman falls for his charms…

Will their love be allowed to grow in a world of suspicion, fear and prejudice?

Monster’s Tears asks the questions we all have – will we find happiness, will we find love and what makes us fear the unknown? Inspired by the great Victorian horror novels and through great performances, delightful music and movement, Monster’s Tears promises to touch your heart.

Isobel Rhind Centre, Invergordon: 12 July 2005

Golspie High School, Golspie: 14 July 2005

Spectrum Centre, Inverness: 16 July 2005

North Highland College, Thurso: 18 July 2005

Assynt Leisure Centre, Lochinver: 20 July 2005

Aros Centre, Portree, Skye: 23 July 2005

Nevis Community Centre, Fortwilliam: 26 July 2005

Cinema, Newton Stuart: 31 July 2005

Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas: 02 August 2005

Cinema, Dumfries: 03 August 2005

Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh: 11 – 15 August 2005

The Wynd Theatre, Melrose: 29 June 2006

Eastgate Theatre & Art Centre, Peebles: 01 July 2006

The Byre Theatre, St Andrews: 06 July 2006

Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline: 08 July 2006

Monster’s Tears

A group of people wearing casual clothes speaking with a masked man.
Monster’s Tears
Two masked men trapping a third masked man under a red net. A masked woman observes the scene from the back.
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A masked man grabbing a woman from the back. A man dressed like a dog stands in front of them. Two masked men approach from the left, one of them raising a crutch.
Monster’s Tears
A masked man holding a woman on his lap. Two masked men and a third one dressed like a dog stare at them.
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Six people raising their hands and pointing. Among them there is a man dressed like a dog.
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A woman and a masked man raising their arms and facing each other.
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A masked man and a woman being pulled away from each other by three masked people and a man dressed like a dog.
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A group of five people pointing their fingers in different directions.
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The poster of Monster's Tears depicting a man with long hair and ragged clothes.
Poster of Monster’s Tears
Four masked people staring in different directions and a woman wearing purple.
Monster’s Tears

Reviews

“Actors take note; such joy in theatrical transformation, such full inhabitation of characters is too rare. This is a wordless, figurative piece, with simple mood-related music and lighting, playing to the actors’ considerable strengths. Children were awestruck – when was the last time you saw an actor hugged by a kid after a show, and returning it in kind? An off the radar must.”

Three Weeks

Cast

Cathy SmileyPassenger / Mum / Video Woman (2005)

Marsaili FarquharPassenger / Dancing Girl (2005)

Thomas DrysdaleChorus (2005)

Alan SimpsonPassenger / Pet Dog (2005)

John EdgarCar Driver / Monster (2005)

Craig MainPassenger / Dad / Bully (2005);Voice Over (2005/6)

Kay Ann JacobsVoice Over (2005/2006)

Jonathan Ah-Nien(2006)

Thomas Drysdale(2006)

Katy Gow(2006)

Andrew Knowles(2006)

Gary Steele(2006)

Sheila Wilson(2006)

Crew

John BinnieWriter

Clark CrystalDirector (2005) / Assistant Director (2006)

John EdgarDirector (2006)

Robin MitchellDesigner

Liam BoucherLighting Designer

Peter VilkMusic & Sound Designer

Gary MorganProduction Manager

Harriet SaffinStage Manager (2005)

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