Wonder Fools Present
Òran
Thursday 2 October 2025
6.30pm – Pay What You Can £17.00 / £15.00 / £13.00
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. Should he arrive there, Hades might grant him the chance to lead his friend home…but at what cost?
This visceral piece of contemporary theatre is a collaboration between Wonder Fools, ‘one of Scotland’s most exciting new companies’ (Scotsman) and the acclaimed hip-hop artist Owen Sutcliffe in partnership with Pitlochry Festival Theatre & Pleasance Theatre with music by VanIves, creating an urgent and entertaining modern retelling of the classic Greek myth Orpheus.
Running Time: 1h
Ages: 14+
Content Warnings
This performance contains flashing lights, strong language, and adult themes.
For those who would like more detail on the adult themes: the production includes references to online addiction, loneliness, bullying, and suicide.
Reviews and Praise
“A complete immersive experience” – ★★★★★ Sinners Review
“An electric one-man tour de force” – ★★★★★ The Arts Dispatch
“Passionate ferocity” – ★★★★ Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
“Super brilliant whirlwind of an hour of the best live scored spoken word!”
“A gripping performance by Robbie Gordon”
“Oran is full of beautiful lyricism, poetry and storytelling”
Creatives:
Director: Jack Nurse
Writer: Owen Sutcliffe
Performer: Robbie Gordon
Music: VanIves & Ben Deans
Lighting Designer: Benny Goodman
Video Designer: Heather Scott
Technician: Cécile Segura
Production Manager: Suzie Normand