I didn’t ask to be born amongst all those paintings, but like it or not, I had to deal with the collection. A young man stands in front of us, trying to persuade us to fund a museum to honour his uncle. He is visibly uncomfortable: he wasn’t meant to be giving this presentation. It was supposed to be Jo, his mother. When Vincent van Gogh dies at the age of thirty-seven, shortly followed by his brother Theo, it is left to Theo’s widow Jo to carry on his legacy. Thanks to Jo and her son Vincent Willem the painter of Sunflowers is one of the most beloved artists in the world. Through the words of the artist, his brother, his sister-in-law and nephew, discover the genius that the world almost forgot…

Written by Rebekah King,
Performed by Philip Kingscott,
Produced by Peapod Productions

Saturday 4th October
8:00pm at the Barony Theatre
Tickets via Eventbrite (available here)
£12
Tickets also available on the door

Barony theatre are excited to announce we are now part of Professor David Wilson’s near sell out tour!

A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders: Live with Emeritus Professor David Wilson

What does our history of murder tell us about Britain and what it means to be British?

In this powerful new live event, Professor David Wilson, one of the UK’s leading criminologists, brings his latest book A History of Modern Britain in 20 Murders 1885-2025 to the stage. Known for his gripping storytelling and deep insight into criminal behaviour, Wilson explores murder cases in our nation’s history to discover the times in which they occurred—and what they continue to reveal about Britain today.

Sunday, September 28 · 7:30 – 9:30pm

Tickets available via – EVENTBRITE

Please note that tickets are being sold via Professor Wilson’s own company and the Barony have no control over this.

For further information – https://crimesofbritain.co.uk

SYLVIAN PRODUCTIONS in association with the Barony Theatre.

By Sylvia Dow
Directed by Philip Howard
Blinded by the Light has two parallel and intersecting stories, one set in 1982, based on a real incident in Bo’ness, West Lothian when twelve miners had a sit-in 2000 feet under the River Forth protesting against the mine closure. The other story is set in a future time in the same mine, where the descendants of survivors of extreme climate change have been living their lives.
At heart it’s a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, growing up and ultimately finding the light. 

This play is written by acclaimed playwright Sylvia Dow (Woman Walking, STUFF, Threads), who lives near Bo’ness, and is directed by Philip Howard, former Artistic Director of Traverse Theatre.

“ a dramatic meditation on the need for solitude and space”
FOUR STARS The Herald on Woman Walking

“The show delivers a richly enjoyable hour of theatrical meditation…”
FOUR STARS The Scotsman on Woman Walking

3rd – 10th May 2025
Preview on 3rd and 5th May
Tickets £10
6th – 10th May
Tickets £13 and £10

Cast: Barrie Hunter, Rhys Anderson, Andrew Rothney, Holly Howden Gilchrist, Reece Montague

Holly Howden Gilchrist recently appeared in A View from the Bridge at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Barrie Hunter is a well kent face in scottish theatre and was a member of the Dundee Rep Ensemble for many years and writes, directs and stars in the Perth Theatre Panto. 

Andrew Rothney was part of the cast of the original production of The James Plays by Rona Munro and both he and Rhys Anderson were born and grew up in the Bo’ness area where the story is set.

Creative Team:

Sylvia Dow – Writer

Philip Howard – Director

Becky Minto – Set / Costume Designer

Colin Grenfell – Lighting Designer

Philip Pinsky – Sound Designer

Production Manager – Suzie Normand

Producer – Gemma Greig-Kicks