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Wallace – a musical A Raw Material Production Preview

A RAW MATERIAL PRODUCTION WALLACE A MUSICAL Music & Lyrics by Dave Hook Book by Rob Drummond Directed by Orla O’Loughlin Executive Producers Gillian Garrity & Margaret-Anne-Donnell Wallace is a thrilling new musical from award-winning playwright Rob Drummond, acclaimed rapper Dave Hook, renowned director Orla O’Loughlin and powerhouse producers Raw Material. Forget the Braveheart clichés — this bold new production rips into Scotland’s most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth. The fearless cast go head-to-head in electrifying rap battles, blending history, humour and Hook’s original beats to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience. With a Hip Hop score incorporating rap, folk, pop, rock and razor-sharp lyrics in a distinctly Scottish voice, Wallace reinvents the story of a national icon for a new generation. **** 'A pop-tastic banger of a show... Could this become Scotland's Hamilton?' HERALD **** ‘Slick, brilliantly varied and witty’ SCOTSMAN **** ‘Reframes a national icon with bracing originality’ QUINTESSENTIAL REVIEW **** ‘An impressively polished hip-hop musical’ THE STAGE **** ‘Electrifying... a whirlwind piece of storytelling’ BROADWAY WORLD ***** ‘Whip-smart, caustically funny and actually pretty informative… a perfect example of how to make history vibrant and compelling enough to dazzle a contemporary audience.’ BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS