Howden to host world premiere

Apr 2 2009 by Debbie Spalding, West Lothian Courier

THE latest production from critically acclaimed Edinburgh-based theatre company Magnetic North, will receive its world premiere at Livingston’s new-look Howden Park Centre this month.

‘After Mary Rose’ takes place on Thursday, April 23 before embarking on a major Scottish tour.

Written by Scottish award-winning playwright D Jones and based on `Mary Rose’ by JM Barrie, After Mary Rose tells the story of Harry, a shell-shocked soldier attempting to piece his life back togethe3.

Digging deeper, the psychiatrist uncovers a mysterious family secret.

Howden Park Centre has just re-opened after a major redevelopment by Nicoll Russell Studios Architects and now boasts a new 300 seat auditorium.

For more information visit www.magneticnorth.org.uk.