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Cast Announced for The North Wall’s New Play Overtone

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The North Wall Arts Centre has revealed the starring cast for its world premiere production of Overtone, a new play by award-winning theatre-maker Tom Brennan. Scottish actors Claire Dargo and Scott Fletcher will lead this powerful exploration of love and memory. The production will debut at the Edinburgh Fringe this August before touring.

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Overtone Cast Announced for World Premiere at The North Wall Arts Centre

The North Wall Arts Centre has revealed the starring cast for the upcoming world premiere of Overtone, a new play exploring long-term relationships, memory, and the enduring influence of the past.

Headlining Cast and Creative Team

Acclaimed Scottish performers Claire Dargo and Scott Fletcher, both widely known for their work on River City, will take the lead roles in the production. Dargo’s extensive stage and screen credits include productions with the National Theatre of Scotland and appearances in television series such as Shetland and Doctors. Fletcher brings extensive theatre and television experience to the stage, having previously appeared in productions for the Royal Lyceum Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland, as well as the original Edinburgh Fringe run of Square Go.

The production is directed by John Hoggarth, whose previous credits include the award-winning Brown Boys Swim, alongside set and costume design by David Spence and lighting design by James Bailey.

Developing New Work

Overtone is written by Fringe First award-winning theatre-maker Tom Brennan and produced in collaboration with The North Wall. The project marks the venue's third world premiere at the festival by an alumnus of their ArtsLab artist development programme, following previous successes by Karim Khan and Marika Mckennell.

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Who is starring in the new play Overtone?

The production stars Scottish actors Claire Dargo and Scott Fletcher, both well-known for their roles in the television drama River City.

What is the play Overtone about?

Overtone is a new play by Tom Brennan that explores the complexities of long-term relationships, memory, and the forces that shape our personal history.

When and where can I see Overtone?

Overtone is scheduled to be performed at the Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) at the Edinburgh Fringe from 5 to 30 August, with a daily start time of 2:40 pm.

Who is the creative team behind Overtone?

The play is written by Fringe First award-winner Tom Brennan and directed by John Hoggarth, featuring set and costume design by David Spence and lighting design by James Bailey.

What is the relationship between Overtone and The North Wall?

Overtone is a new world premiere production from The North Wall, created by one of their ArtsLab alumni, continuing their tradition of supporting award-winning theatre work.

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