A life-affirming play about the UK’s biggest air disaster
Format
A one act play with 3 scenes.
Synopsis
The play gives voice to six hypothetical characters grappling with personal conflicts that unfold on Pan Am flight 03 on 21 December, 1988.
A mother and her stepdaughter engage in a power struggle; a retired couple disagree on priorities and a USA intelligence agent and a Scottish investigative journalist, face their fear of speaking truth to power. With humour, love and courage each couple discovers a surprising insight into their relationship, just before the plane explodes over Lockerbie.
In the last of three scenes, “A Chorus of Angels,” the six dead passengers join together in presiding over their own funeral. They bear witness to the investigation unfolding on the ground – the case and effort of not only those trying to uncover the truth but also those deliberately trying to hide and manipulate it.
The play ends with the dead praising the people of Lockerbie for transcending their personal grief and shock with courage, compassion and generosity to all those on the scene.
Credits
Playwright: Lee Gershuny
Director: Corinne Harris
Set & Lighting Designer: Scott Anderson
Dramaturg: Donald Smith
Soundscape: James Bryce
Stage Manager: Maria Macdonald
Cast: Kirsty Halliday, Clunie Mackenzie, James Sutherland, Corinne Harris, James Bryce and Doreen McGillivray.
[Earlier productions in 2013 included: Isabella Jarrett, Hannah Jarrett-Scott and Tim Licata.]
Performances
2013: The Edinburgh Fringe
2014: Scotland Tour – Greenock, Castle Douglas, Musselburgh and Edinburgh (2 venues) – October 2014
Audience Response
“Congratulations on your work tonight. Sensitivity, empathy etc. You were truly inspired and your meditation divine. Actors fab, props were just fantastic.”
“A sensitive look at an incident which still reverberates with many unanswered questions. Thought provoking use of victims thoughts and emotions.”
Published Reviews
“A triumphant tale of love and loss.” ***** Three Weeks
“Powerfully written and powerfully told …” **** The Edinburgh Reporter
“A emotive and powerful piece of theatre.” Broadway Baby
Interview with Lee on Lockerbie: Lost Voices
Lockerbie: Lost Voices – full performance video
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