Atlantic: A Scottish Story
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<p><i>Atlantic: A Scottish Story</i> is an 8-part musical drama inspired by the true stories of Scotland’s most remote and forgotten island - St Kilda.</p> <p>St Kilda now lies deserted, but it was once home to a remarkable community. For hundreds of years, islanders endured extraordinary conditions and built a unique society. On 29 August 1930, the entire island boarded a ship and left their home, forever. The series tells that story, through the eyes of two young islanders and the paths they both choose. Home and heritage, identity and belonging, stretched across the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.</p> <p>The series was written by award-winning musical theatre partnership, Noisemaker - bookwriter/lyricist Scott Gilmour and composer, Claire McKenzie - and produced by The Big Light. <i>Atlantic</i> features a soaring original score, traditional Gaelic song and real location recordings from St Kilda itself, immersing listeners in a story about a community out on the edge of the world. </p> <p>For more information, go to: <a href="https://www.thebiglight.com/atlantic" target="_blank">thebiglight.com/atlantic</a></p>
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August 8, 2021
8. The Arctic Tern
<p>1963 - Skye and Quinn finally arrive on Hirta to find their home empty and forgotten.</p> <p>1930 - The islanders are faced with a final decision; for their community to survive, they must leave Hirta for good. Sloane oversees the evacuation with the help of an old friend. Skye contemplates what future waits on the mainland. And Evie writes her final letter. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Featuring:</p> <p>KIRSTY FINDLAY as EVIE MCCORMICK</p> <p>SEBASTIAN LIM-SEET and David Hayman as QUINN WHYTE </p> <p>DANIELLE FIAMANYA as SKYE SINCLAIR</p> <p>Richard Rankin as sloane Sinclair</p> <p>KATE DICKIE as MS CAMERON</p> <p>LAWRENCE SMITH as ARLO MCCORMICK</p> <p>John Kielty as Carey Whyte</p> <p>Blythe duff as Fiadh McCormick</p> <p>Iain Stannage as Boat Captain</p> <p>Jeff Lamont as Captain of the Hebrides</p> <p>AINSLEY HAMILL as THE VOICE OF HIRTA </p> <p><br /></p> <p>SPECIAL thanks to ADAM KAPLAN, TYLER COLLINS, BRIAN JAMES O’SULLIVAN, JOHN MACAULEY, CAROLINE LYELL, ELEANOR GILMOUR, KATIE LUNDIE, TOMMY GA-KEN WAN, LAUREN GILMOUR, FINN ANDERSON, BLAIR ANDERSON, SAM COLL, JEFF LAMONT, HEATHER CHRISTIE, IAIN STANNAGE, STEFAN DEITERS, GRANT ANDERSON, MELANIE BELL AND JOHN GILMOUR for Additional Voices throughout the series.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Live musicians:</p> <p>SALLY SIMPSON, MATTHEW HOWELLS, MARISSA WAITE, JOHN KIELTY and Andrew Huggan</p> <p><br /></p> <p><i>Atlantic: A Scottish Story</i> 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: <a href="http://www.thebiglight.com/atlantic" target="_blank"><b>www.thebiglight.com/atlantic</b></a></p>
August 1, 2021
7. The First of the Last
<p>1914 - Eleven years have passed on Hirta. Evie tries to rein in her daughter, Skye, as the island mourns a difficult loss. Carey and Ms Cameron both pack up for the mainland. And as Evie and Quinn continue to write their letters, the rumble of war looms over them both.</p> <p>1963 - Skye and Quinn make the final crossing to St Kilda.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Featuring:</p> <p>Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick</p> <p>Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte</p> <p>Danielle Fiamanya as Skye Sinclair</p> <p>Richard Rankin As Sloane Sinclair</p> <p>Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron</p> <p>Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick</p> <p>John Kielty as Carey Whyte</p> <p>Stefan Deiters as U-Boat Captain</p> <p>Ainsley Hamill as The Voice Of Hirta</p> <p>Also featuring John Gilmour, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Katie Lundie, Eleanor Gilmour, Finn Anderson and Lauren Gilmour as Islanders</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Live Musicians:</p> <p>Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty</p> <p><br /></p> <p><i>Atlantic: A Scottish Story</i> was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.</p> <p>Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: <a href="http://www.thebiglight.com/atlantic" target="_blank">www.thebiglight.com/atlantic</a></p>
July 26, 2021
6. Changing Tides
<p>1902 - A steam boat arrives on Hirta with a new kind of cargo for the island; tourists. Fiadh and Ms Cameron come head to head. Sloane misfires on preparations for the wedding. And Evie comes to terms with her choice.</p> <p>1964 - Quinn takes stock on Harris. The final stop before St Kilda. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Featuring:</p> <p>Kirsty Findlay as Evie Mccormick</p> <p>Sebastian Lim-Seet and David Hayman as Quinn Whyte</p> <p>Blythe Duff as Fiadh McCormick</p> <p>Richard Rankin as Sloane Sinclair</p> <p>Kate Dickie as Ms Cameron</p> <p>Lawrence Smith as Arlo Mccormick</p> <p>Tommy Ga-Ken Wan as Sandy Duncan</p> <p>Brian James O'Sullivan as Tour Guide</p> <p>Finn Anderson as Minister of Glenorchy</p> <p>Iain Stannage as Boat Captain</p> <p>Danielle Fiamanya as Skye Sinclair</p> <p>Ainsley Hamill as The Voice of Hirta</p> <p>Also featuring Janice Forsyth, Fiona White, Cameron Angus Mackay, Brian McAlpine, John Gilmour, Grant Anderson, Blair Anderson, Eleanor Gilmour, Sam Coll, Iain Stannage, Jeff Lamont and Heather Christie as The Tourists.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Live Musicians:</p> <p>Sally Simpson, Matthew Howells, Marissa Waite and John Kielty</p> <p><br /></p> <p><i>Atlantic: A Scottish Story</i> was written and created by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie.</p> <p>Produced by Noisemaker and The Big Light. For more information about the cast, band and creative team, go to: <a href="http://www.thebiglight.com/atlantic" target="_blank">www.thebiglight.com/atlantic</a></p>
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- What is Atlantic: A Scottish Story?
<p><i>Atlantic: A Scottish Story</i> is an 8-part musical drama inspired by the true stories of Scotland’s most remote and forgotten island - St Kilda.</p> <p>St Kilda now lies deserted, but it was once home to a remarkable community. For hundreds of years, islanders endured extraordinary conditions and built a unique society. On 29 August 1930, the entire island boarded a ship and left their home, forever. The series tells that story, through the eyes of two young islanders and the paths they both choose. Home and heritage, identity and belonging, stretched across the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.</p> <p>The series was written by award-winning musical theatre partnership, Noisemaker - bookwriter/lyricist Scott Gilmour and composer, Claire McKenzie - and produced by The Big Light. <i>Atlantic</i> features a soaring original score, traditional Gaelic song and real location recordings from St Kilda itself, immersing listeners in a story about a community out on the edge of the world. </p> <p>For more information, go to: <a href="https://www.thebiglight.com/atlantic" target="_blank">thebiglight.com/atlantic</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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