The Outrun

WORLD PREMIERE

Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir is brought to life in an epic and elemental world premiere.

Olivier Award-winning playwright Stef Smith joins forces with Vicky Featherstone, former Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, to reimagine Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir. Edinburgh’s producing theatre The Lyceum returns to the International Festival to present this world premiere. A young woman finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney. She has no idea how or if she can rebuild her life after a decade of addiction.

Flashing back and forth between Orkney and London, we get a glimpse into her former urban existence and its intoxicating temptations that pushed her to the point of destruction. She must find a way to navigate the alluring wildlife and wildness of both environments.

Smith's urgent retelling speaks to the impact of isolation and loneliness and – ultimately – the resilience of people.

There is a relaxed performance of the Outrun on 15 Aug at 3pm. This performance is available to access pass members only.

Based on the book by Amy Liptrot

Royal Lyceum Theatre Company

Vicky Featherstone Director
Stef Smith Writer & Adaptation
Luke Sutherland Composer

Co-produced by Edinburgh International Festival and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.

Isis Hainsworth Woman
Paul Brennan Dad
Seamus Dillane Boy
Alison Fitzjohn Person
Reuben Joseph Scientist
Ros Watt Friend

Chorus

Tatiana Chater Davies
Sally Georgina Pitts
Lawrence Smith
Rose Stachniewska
Petre Dobre (D/deaf Artist for BSL performances)

Edinburgh International Book Festival hosts an event on The Outrun.