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Islander at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

December 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm | Experience a worldstage event from Scotland at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Islander at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Islander
conceived and directed by Amy Draper | associate direction by Eve Nicol
book by Stewart Melton | music & lyrics by Finn Anderson

Now – December 17
Located upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare

Staged with a contemporary folk-inspired score and epic storytelling, two performers reveal a world of characters, live-mixing and layering their voices to create a dazzling, unexpected soundscape as dramatic as the Scottish coastline.

Eilidh is the only child on Kinnan Island, where most of the dwindling population has moved to the “Big Land.” As the island’s residents debate its future, a baby whale beaches itself, and Eilidh discovers a mysterious girl along the shore. This modern myth takes audiences on a journey that transcends loss, recovers hope, and finds community.

This celebrated co-production from Scotland is part of Chicago Shakespeare’s WorldStage Series—a landmark commitment to bring the world’s great theaters to Chicago and Chicago Shakespeare to the world.

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Time

7:30 pm

Address

600 E Grand Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611

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