Film reimagining announced for ISLANDER musical

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Written By Rebecca Wallis
Islander

It has been announced by Dundee Rep & Eden Court Highlands that a filmed reimagining of their critically acclaimed musical Islander is in the works. 

This two-hander follows the story of Eilidh as she dreams of a new life beyond her island. In a collision of reality and myth, a stranger appears on her beach, changing her life forever. Kirsty Findlay and Bethany Tennick star as numerous characters, layering their voices using looping technology to create an expansive soundscape with a Scottish folk-inspired score. 

This film version follows on from the show’s off West-End run and BBC Radio 4 adaptation. The Rep Studios reimagining to Islander for film will stay true to the show’s folktale score. 

The film will be available to stream online from 29 August to 8 September, with tickets available here.  

Rebecca Wallis

Rebecca is a self-confessed theatre obsessive, with a particular love for musicals. She has loved writing for as long as she can remember and combining this love with her passion for theatre has been one of the best decisions she’s ever made. She is currently studying journalism, with hopes of making her theatre blogging into a career one day. Her favourite ever musical is Half A Sixpence, and she could tell you anything that you could ever want to know about that show. She is honoured to be a part of the West End Best Friend team and cannot wait to see how the page grows and grows.

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