Common Tongue
by Fraser Scott
Some folk are happy tae listen tae themselves speak. A cannae understaun that.
Bonnie’s life has been defined by wirds; the richt wans, the wrang wans, aun the wans used against her. Now, Bonnie haes a chance to speak aboot it. But the last time she done any public speaking wis a solo talk in Primary School.
This time roon she’s no really sure whit she’s gonnae say, or even how she’s gonnae say it.
Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots.
A fast-pace and quick witted one-person show exploring the impact of culture, identity and it’s intersections in Scotland.
Common Tongue follows Bonnie as she navigates her relationship with the way she speaks, coming to grips with the implications of her language, and how much she can claim it or ignore it.
Presented in association with Cumbernauld Theatre. Supported by Creative Scotland.
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About the show.
Common Tongue is the debut play from writer/director Fraser Scott, presented in association with Cumbernauld Theatre in September 2024.
Common Tongue will be premiering this September at The Studio, Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse and the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
The play was initially developed in 2023 via a Creative Scotland funded R&D. This development period was produced by Jennifer Galt, and dramaturged by Leyla Josephine.
In both the R&D and the upcoming production, the role of Bonnie is performed by Olivia Caw.
Writer & Director Fraser Scott
Set & Costume Designer Mela Adela
Video Designer Rob Willoughby
Lighting Designer Benny Goodman
Sound Designer & Composer Patricia Panther
Production Manager Casimira Hayward-Peel for New Wolf Productions
Stage Manager Indi Kilbride
Graphic Design Robyn Black
Videographer Ruari Barber-Fleming
PR Storytelling PR
Producer Jennifer Galt
Research & Development
Videography by Alexander Waddell. Photography by Josie Morrison Young.
