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The Tailor of Inverness by Matthew Zajac 2008 & 2009


Winner Best Actor Award 2009 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland
2008 Scotsman Fringe First Award Winner 
The Stage Award for Best Solo Performer
Holden Street Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Nominated Best Theatre Production & Best Theatre Performance Adelaide 2009

"...a beautifully realised tale of the reality of survival in war-torn Eastern Europe...Matthew Zajac's moving performance is a triumph of evocative staging and storytelling."  The Observer

'e Polish Quine by Henry Adam 2007

“…a fine ensemble cast deliver strong performances in what is a powerful look at good and evil, displacement and assimilation – and what, if anything, separates man from beast.”  Metro

The Heretic’s Tale by Hamish Macdonald 2006

“This latest show from Inverness-based Dogstar is stuffed to the brim with incident, history, madness and fascination.”
Joyce MacMillan  The Scotsman

The Seer by Ali Smith 2006

"...a near-perfect example of post-modernism in all its playful glory."  The Scotsman

The Strathspey King by Hamish MacDonald 2003

"...imaginative and beautifully realised music theatre."
The Herald

Seven Ages by Hamish MacDonald 2001,2004 & 2007

"Terrifically well done...ambitious, stylish and very popular, and a timely reminder of the quality of performers all over Scotland." 
Robert Dawson Scott  The Times

The Captain's Collection by Hamish MacDonald 1999 & 2000

 “An engrossing treat…fascinating and provocative music theatre pulling together history, storytelling, cultural politics…and some hilarious madcap humour.” 
Sue Wilson, The Scotsman

Redcoats, Turncoats & Petticoats by Hamish MacDonald 1998

“a deft blend of solid research, comic absurdity, withering satire, lyrical imagery and swift changes of mood and pace” Inverness Courier