Local Hero
Organised by : Chichester Festival Theatre
This new musical version of Local Hero will win devotees from admirers of the beloved Bill Forsyth film as well as those coming fresh to this funny and enchanting story. The book by David Greig features new songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler (formerly of Dire Straits). Its directed by CFTs Artistic Director Daniel Evans, whose previous Chichester productions include South Pacific, Quiz, Fiddler on the Roof and this seasons Our Generation.
Its 1983 and hotshot Texan oil executive Mac MacIntyre is
dispatched to the tiny Scottish fishing village of Ferness with $30million in
his pocket. The bay may have views to die for but its the only place that can
take the tankers from an offshore oil field, so its up to Mac to seal a deal
on the locals homes and put a refinery in their place.
The villagers arent averse to cashing in on the black gold
and Gordon, the local hotelier-lawyer-accountant-ceilidh organiser, proves a
surprisingly tough negotiator.
But theyve all overlooked one very important person. And
as the northern lights dance in the skies, Mac comes to realise that not
everything of value is for sale.