A MOTHER'S SONG

A MOTHER'S SONG

Director and Co-Creator

By Finn Anderson & Tania Azevedo

Macrobert Arts Centre

About the piece

From 17th century Stirling to 21st century New York City, themes of identity, motherhood, and choice collide in a bold and life-affirming story which follows three remarkable women at different moments in history, and traces the incredible journey of Scottish folk music across the Atlantic.

Sarah comes from a long line of ballad singers, but has severed ties with the folk traditions of her childhood. In modern-day New York City, Sarah’s rediscovery of these songs and the family stories within them, force her to go on an unexpected and life-changing journey across time.

★★★★

"An ambitious, expansive, evocative show about music and motherhood that brims with heart and history… Is it the next great Scottish musical? Possibly. Probably. This is certainly not the last we will see of it"

The Stage

★★★★

"This show adds to the slowly-filling gap of women- and queer-centred stories in the musical theatre canon and is an exciting and timely piece"

Broadway World

★★★★

"Hugely impressive in its exploration of complex themes...

A musical of considerable depth and power.

A Mother's Song is a beautiful and deeply personal work of theatre that is thoroughly rewarding"

Broadway Baby

★★★★

"A Mother’s Song is a sharp and deeply-felt exploration of several women gazing into the future of motherhood in all its implications...

This is an important show which deserves to be developed further’ "