The Testament of Gideon Mack

by James Robertson, adapted by Matthew Zajac

2025

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!

PRESS

“an epic excavation of the heart and soul of Scotland’s possibly lapsed spiritual psyche.” Neil Cooper THE HERALD ****

“Dogstar Theatre’s compelling adaptation…A profound piece on grief and the loss of faith…” THE LIST ****

“the ensemble is a roll-call of great Scottish actors…director Meghan de Chastelain and adapting writer Zajac bring Robertson’s themes together perfectly.” THE COURIER

“Dogstar Theatre Company has demonstrated once again just exactly why it is key to our renaissance…”   BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

“Matthew Zajac’s stage adaptation is enthralling: a captivating piece of theatre… Dogstar Theatre Company has served up a barnstorming theatrical treat. Catch it if you can!” ****Tom Scott NORTH WEST END

“richly entertaining and satisfying… the devil, brilliantly and elegantly played by Zajac…And in Meghan De Chastelain’s quietly impressive production – with fine sound and music by Aidan O’Rourke – he is matched at every step by Kevin Lennon’s superb Gideon Mack.”  Joyce McMillan SCOTSMAN ****

AUDIENCE

“That production was inspiring and frankly one of the best plays I have seen.”Peter McCalister

“Utterly brilliant.”  Fiona-Jane Brown

“Dogstar has consistently brought audiences really stimulating, pertinent, relevant drama of the highest quality.” Mark Wringe  

“We loved everything about it, having been absorbed from the very outset… continue to show the world what can be done in Scotland – you made us proud!” Mike and Meryl Mair

“Explores the Scottish experience in a way I never thought of before”

“I never go to the theatre and loved it.”

“Fabulous night’s entertainment in a warm and buzzing atmosphere, thank you Dogstar.”

The Testament of Gideon Mack

Dogstar returns to Scottish stages with an ensemble of 8 wonderful actors in the first-ever stage version of James Robertson’s Booker Prize-nominated masterpiece.  This acclaimed novel tells a story of grief and the crisis of faith in our society, channelled through the life of one generous, energetic, confused, ashamed and very Presbyterian individual, the Reverend Gideon Mack of Monimaskit.  He’s a minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil. 

The Testament of Gideon Mack is full of humour, provocation and the supernatural, presenting a microcosm of small-town Scotland with a cast of vividly-drawn characters.

CAST

Gideon Mack – Kevin Lennon
Agnes Mack/Catherine/Craigie/Nurse/Child at Funeral – Molly Innes
Jenny Mack/Consultant/Jesus/Morag/Child at Funeral – Blythe Jandoo
Ephie Lumsden/Nancy Croy/Child at Funeral – Katya Searle
John Moffat/Danny/Man in Dog Collar/PC McAllister/Farmer – Fraser Sivewright
Peter MacMurray/MacInnes/Michael/Madman/Robert – Antony Strachan
Elsie Moffat/Buzz/Woman Dressed As Carrot – Rebecca Wilkie
James Mack/Devil – Matthew Zajac

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Playwright – Matthew Zajac
Director – Meghan de Chastelain
Set & Costume Designer – Kenneth MacLeod
Composer & Sound Designer – Aidan O’Rourke
Lighting Designer – Kate Bonney
Movement Director – Sasha Harrington

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Manager – Suzie Normand
Company Stage Manager/DSM – Judy Stewart
Technical Stage Manager – Lynn Wiseman
Assistant Stage Manager – Anna Reid
Costume Supervisor – Holly Baxter-Weir
Costume Assistant – Kyra Saint-Clair
Scenic Artist – Genny Metcalfe
Set builder – Big House Events
Producer – Jessica Lusk
Assistant Producer – Annabel Lunney
Graphic Designer – Emma Quinn
Publicity Photographer – Laurence Winram
Rehearsal Photographer – Mihaela Bodlovic
Production Photographer – Paul Campbell
Social Media Officer – Faye Ryden
Press & PR – Hannah Bradley Croall

The Testament of Gideon Mack opened at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness on February 15th 2025

FEBRUARY

13-15    INVERNESS EDEN COURT THEATRE, INVERNESS
18-19    STORNOWAY AN LANNTAIR   
21         STIRLING MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE
22         DUMFRIES THEATRE ROYAL
26         GIFFNOCK EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE
27         ST. ANDREWS BYRE THEATRE
28         KIRKCALDY ADAM SMITH THEATRE

 

MARCH

5          GREENOCK BEACON ARTS CENTRE
6-8        EDINBURGH TRAVERSE THEATRE
12         AYR GAIETY THEATRE
13-14    DUNDEE REP THEATRE

 

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