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Atlantic: A Scottish Story

2. The January Man

  • S1E2
  • 33:28
  • June 28th 2021

1897 - The end of the year approaches as the island prepares for Hogmanay celebrations and the arrival of John McKenzie, 'The January Man'. Fiadh questions Ms Cameron’s plans for Hirta and Quinn has a decision to make.

1963 - Boarding a ferry to Skye, Quinn continues his journey home.


Featuring:

Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick

Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte

Blythe Duff as Fiadh Mccormick

Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron

John Kielty as Carey Whyte

Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick

John Macaulay as John McKenzie

Blair Anderson as Thomas Crawford

Eleanor Gilmour as Ferry Operator

Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta


Live Musicians:

Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty


Atlantic: A Scottish Story was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.

Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: www.thebiglight.com/atlantic

Atlantic: A Scottish Story

Atlantic: A Scottish Story is an 8-part musical drama inspired by the true stories of Scotland’s most remote and forgotten island - St Kilda. This exciting new podcast is written by award-winning musical theatre partnership, Noisemaker (Hi My Name is Ben, My Left/Right Foot, Oor Wullie) and produced by The Big Light - Scotland's podcast network. The series features a soaring original score and traditional Gaelic song, immersing listeners in a story about a community out on the edge of the world.

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Meet the Creative Team

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Noisemaker Productions
Lyrics & Music, Production and Direction

Noisemaker is the award-winning writing partnership of writer/actor, Scott Gilmour, and composer/musical director, Claire McKenzie. Both graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the pair work throughout the UK and internationally creating innovative, original work to challenge the expectations of musical theatre.

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The Big Light
Production, Editing and Sound Design

Podcast network based in Glasgow, Scotland.