Tam Harvie’s Dyke is a play written to be performed by the audience — that means you!
It tells the story of community activists taking on a greedy landowner in the 1820s, resisting the enclosure of the commons, and winning rights of way along the Clyde.
Bring the story to life by reading the play aloud with your friends and fellow citizens . . .
If you'd like to give it a go, gather a group of willing participants — around 20 to 30 people — then get in touch and I will lend you the kit.
What’s in the kit?
The kit contains 30 copies of the play text, 15 small props and a set of instructions for the Narrator, who is the only person who needs to prepare anything in advance.
It also contains a workshop plan, if you would like to explore the issues further.
Reading the play should take about an hour. The workshop should take about 45 minutes.
Is there a stage?
No. The play can be performed wherever you like. You can sit in a circle indoors, or you can be up on your feet outside.
One way to do it is to go on a short journey with the group, using real locations as the setting.
Alternatively, if you'd like to be guided through the experience, I’d be happy to discuss playing the role of Narrator and facilitating the workshop.
Get in touch for more details!
Top photographs: Graham McGrath
Bottom photo: Clementine Sandison