Arts Diary: A night of blood at the Phil.IT WAS one of the blackest days in Scottish history. But, on Saturday, the massacre of Glencoe Massacre of Glencoe treated hospitably, king’s men attempt annihilation of MacDonald clan (1692). [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 567] See : Massacre will be retold re·told v. Past tense and past participle of retell. in Liverpool as entertainment. The touring Scottish Tattoocompany has decided to use the massacre as its theme. Company spokesperson Della Mason said: ``The show tells the story of the bloody massacre in the highlands of Scotland and asks the audience to take sides and decide who was right and who was wrong. ``It is proving to be a highly contentious night of drama and argument.'' The show at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall includes pipe bands, brass bands, singers, musicians and dancers. Ian McLennan, the man behind the event, explains: ``We have three main protaganists in the Glencoe massacre arguing their cases and with the pipes and drums, the music,dance and song it makes for a rousing and emotional night.'' The production marks the Liverpool debut of the touring tattoo. Hundreds of pipers, singers and dancers will be taking part. THE Scottish Tattoo:Massacreof Glencoe is at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a Grade II* listed concert hall located mid way along Hope Street in Liverpool, England. The current hall was completed in 1939, designed by Herbert J Rowse. , on Saturday,from 7pm. 0151-709 3789. |
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