Co-created by award-winning Scottish composer Finn Anderson (Islander) and award-winning director Tania Azevedo (&Juliet, But I’m A Cheerleader), A Mother’s Song: A New Folk Musical is a new transatlantic musical spanning centuries and continents.
From 17th century Stirling to 21st century New York City, themes of identity, motherhood, and choice collide in a bold and life-affirming story which follows three remarkable women at different moments in history, and traces the incredible journey of Scottish folk music across the Atlantic.
Sarah comes from a long line of ballad singers, but has severed ties with the folk traditions of her childhood. In modern-day New York City, Sarah’s rediscovery of these songs and the family stories within them, force her to go on an unexpected and life-changing journey across time.
★★★★
“hugely impressive… a musical of considerable depth and power… a beautiful and deeply personal work of theatre”
(Broadway Baby)
★★★★
“as refreshing as it is heartbreaking… percussive, visceral, and passionate… an important show”
(Musical Theatre Review)
