Be Part of Something Special – Join a Community Choir for Our New Theatre Production
Backstage
15 October 2025
Ever thought about trying something new? Whether you’ve sung in the shower, with friends, or just love music — this is your chance to be part of a unique theatre experience.
We’re inviting community members of all singing levels to be part of a Community Choir in The Events, a powerful new theatre production by Wonder Fools in association with Cumbernauld Theatre.
No experience needed.
You don’t need acting or singing experience — just a willingness to join in, learn a few songs together, and share the stage with others. Think of it less as a choir, and more as a group of local voices helping bring this story to life.
Why take part?
- Be part of an inspiring story about resilience, forgiveness, and community.
- Meet new people and try something fun in a supportive environment.
- Sing on stage alongside professional actors
- It’s completely free to participate
Who can join?
- Anyone aged 18+
- All voices and all backgrounds welcome
- We particularly encourage applicants from under represented backgrounds
- Community members local to our participating theatres in Cumbernauld, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee
What to expect:
- Weekly relaxed rehearsals with our friendly Choir Director from early December
- Simple songs taught by ear (no sheet music required)
- Taking part in select performances of The Events local to you
- Flexibility – we know everyone is busy and has other commitments, particularly around Christmas
How to get involved:
- Email us your name and contact info, including where you are based, to express an interest
- Let us know your general availability (evenings/weekends)
- Contact: choir@wonderfools.org
Dates and times:
- Each choir will meet weekly from early December
- In February, ahead of the performances, choirs will also meet on a Saturday (two or three times)
- There will be a dress rehearsal that is essential to attend before the performances themselves. The dates for each venue can be found further down the page.
- We are hosting taster sessions for anyone to join in early November.
Come along, try something new, and add your voice to this powerful production.
This isn’t about being a polished performer — it’s about being part of a community experience that celebrates the power of coming together.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Here’s a video of the choir in Cumbernauld from our original production in October 2024, watch to hear more about their experiences:
ABOUT THE SHOW
My choir was Jesse and Mr. Aziz and Frank and Mrs Singh and Isaac and Sherrie and Corrine and Gisela and Kamal and….
That’s who it was.
Now it’s just me.
When Claire, a priest and choir leader, survives a mass shooting in her church, she embarks on a desperate search for answers that will ultimately bring her face to face with the attacker.
When Claire, a priest and choir leader, survives a mass shooting in her church, she embarks on a desperate search for answers that will ultimately bring her face to face with the attacker. David Greig’s modern classic returns in a bold new staging by Wonder Fools (The Kelton Hill Fair, Òran, 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War). Featuring a live community choir, every performance becomes unique – powerful, uplifting, and rooted in the place where it is staged.
Described as “heartfelt and haunting” ★★★★ The Scotsman and “a play that demands to be seen” ★★★★ The Stage, The Events invites audiences to share in a story about resilience, forgiveness, and the extraordinary power of community to heal after tragedy.
CHOIR KEY DATES
Choirs will rehearse locally every week from early December until the performance dates. Below is a list of key dates for each venue.
Glasgow
• Dress rehearsal: Wed 18 Feb 2026
• Shows: Thu 19 – Sat 21 Feb 2026
Dundee
• Dress rehearsal: Tue 24 Feb 2026
• Show: Wed 25 Feb 2026
Edinburgh
• Dress rehearsal: Thu 26 Feb 2026
• Shows: Fri 27 – Sat 28 Feb 2026
Aberdeen
• Dress rehearsal: Tue 3 Mar 2026
• Show: Wed 4 Mar 2026
Dumfries
• Dress rehearsal: Thu 5 Mar 2026
• Show: Fri 6 Mar 2026
