The Bunker is a compelling comedy musical reflecting on our diverse experiences of lockdown. This new co-production by Ayr Gaiety and Wonder Fools is commissioned by Greenspace as part of the Covid memorial project Remembering Together. Created in collaboration with the local community, this original production is a laugh out loud jukebox musical with songs we all know and love from artists such as The Clash, Rod Stewart and Dua Lipa, played live by a professional cast joined onstage by 50 community performers.
The story follows four strangers who gather in a bunker to spend lockdown together. Their disagreements and different worldviews provide plenty of laughs whilst their individual stories, all rooted in real conversations with local people in South Ayrshire, explore themes around isolation, grief, and a yearning for connection. The Bunker will be a great night out whilst allowing audiences to reflect on our collective lived experiences during the pandemic.
Join us at the Gaiety on Wednesday 26th June for one night only.
50
Community performers
376
Audience members
“I thought it was a wonderful show. Great script, great musicianship, great lighting, great support performers” – Christine (Audience Member)
“Fabulous” – Sally (Audience Member)
“Had a great time with the most talented and beautiful people – was an absolute delight, thank you” – Community Member
“Thank you very much for the opportunity to take part in this fabulous show in the amdram group – I had a wonderful time and loved seeing the show unfold with all the performers” – Community Member
The Creative Team
Written by Robbie Gordon & Jack Nurse
Directed by Jack Nurse
Designed by Mela Adela
Musical direction by Shonagh Murray
Sound design and Original
Composition by VanIves
Stage managed by Emma Yeomans
Associate Artists (Creative
Engagement) – Leila Nashef and Ben Standish
Community Coordinator – Claire Gary-Wilson
Produced by Mat Page
Photography by Ruari Barber-Fleming
Poster design by Orlando Lloyd
The Cast
Ava Duncan – Isla
Dylan Wood – Dave
Harry Ward – Mick
Louise Ludgate – Diane
An Ayr Gaiety production in association with Wonder Fools and commissioned by Greenspace as part of the Covid memorial project Remembering Together.