Wallace - A Musical
Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!
About Wallace - A Musical
| 23rd September 2026 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Beacon Arts Centre Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ |
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| See event website for details | |
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A RAW MATERIAL PRODUCTION
WALLACE - A MUSICAL
Music & Lyrics by Dave Hook
Book by Rob Drummond
Directed by Orla O’Loughlin
Executive Producers Gillian Garrity & Margaret-Anne-Donnell
Wallace is a thrilling new musical from award-winning playwright Rob Drummond, acclaimed rapper Dave Hook, renowned director Orla O’Loughlin and powerhouse producers Raw Material. Forget the Braveheart clichés — this bold new production rips into Scotland’s most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth. The fearless cast go head-to-head in electrifying rap battles, blending history, humour and Hook’s original beats to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience. With a Hip Hop score incorporating rap, folk, pop, rock and razor-sharp lyrics in a distinctly Scottish voice, Wallace reinvents the story of a national icon for a new general!
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