‘When the knife came up through the pool table, audiences gasped’
Within six months of its launch in 2006, the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) produced a globe-conquering hit. Inspired by tragic events at Camp Dogwood in Iraq, Black Watch was a humane portrayal of young squaddies on the frontline.
In this article, the makers of the devastating drama recall how it grew and grew.
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Twenty years ago this week, Black Watch first shocked, thrilled & moved audiences in its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
To celebrate, BBC Scotland will air a special filmed performance of the play on 1 August.
“Black Watch: A Soldier’s Story”, the documentary exploring the journey of the landmark production, will also be aired on 1 August.
The play is currently available on the iPlayer (UK only):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b007xrqx/artworks-scotland-the-black-watch
