Gie's Peace
A one woman show celebrating women's activism for peace
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FRINGE 2024
Following a triumphant run at Adelaide Fringe 2024 and sell-out shows at Edinburgh International Fringe 2023,
Morna Burdon brings Gie's Peace back to the award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre for 5 shows only.
Morna Burdon brings Gie's Peace back to the award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre for 5 shows only.
4 August at 3.45pm
7, 11, 14, 18 August @ 5.30pm
(One hour. £12/ £10)
7, 11, 14, 18 August @ 5.30pm
(One hour. £12/ £10)
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Gie’s Peace sees Morna Burdon take audiences on a journey of courage, creativity and resilience as she highlights women worldwide who have found daring, inventive, courageous ways to rebel against war and take a stand for peace. Threaded through with songs and punctuated with humour, this moving and timely show also looks at how war affects those the women love.
“In a world where you can find war anywhere, including on your doorstep, Gie’s Peace is about brave women who refused to give up on peace and hope. From the bravery of a Somalian mother to defiant Scotswomen, from a Prague born pacifist to the young African American who overcame fear to sing in the darkness, it is the strength, courage and determination of these women that is so affecting. It is an honour to have played to audiences from Ukraine to Romania from the Czech Republic to Russia and the U.S. and to have this show resonate so strongly with their lives and experiences.” Morna Burdon Genre: Storytelling, Song. Political Theatre. Stories of real people brought to life in performance
Solo Performance New Writing Suitable Audiences: 14+ Proposed Venues: Small Scale Theatres; Studio Spaces, Festivals, Schools, Village Halls, Museums, Libraries Proposed Touring Locations: Scotland, UK, International Proposed Touring Period: Ongoing Video: See this page. Intro to the work & (at 42 secs) clip of the show 
Fringe Review "RECOMMENDED!"
‘Grasps our attention from the outset combining stories and songs in a clever, wistful look at the effects that war has on the world and how women have reacted ……take a moment to step away from the world and find Gie’s Peace for yourself’ Scots Gay Arts **** (4 stars) 'With her first song Morna Burdon plunges us straight into the brilliantly black humour with which women have creatively waged peace.' All Edinburgh Theatre. Com: ‘Intimate……but a core of steel’. |
Women to Watch at Adelaide Fringe
I was also honoured to be named as one of the "Women to Watch" in advance of the Adelaide Fringe 2023.
AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
Adelaide Fringe 2024
Morna was honoured to have many remarkable guests at her shows - from the legendary Eric Bogle of " The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" fame to the astonishing Gill Hicks, inspirational speaker and survivor of the 7/7/2005 London underground bombings.
Audience members also included : Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson, AC, Governor of South Australia " I will recommend your show to my friends" and Dr Ruth Mitchell, Nobel Peace Prize winner for her work with the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons " Marvellous ".
Morna was honoured to have many remarkable guests at her shows - from the legendary Eric Bogle of " The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" fame to the astonishing Gill Hicks, inspirational speaker and survivor of the 7/7/2005 London underground bombings.
Audience members also included : Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson, AC, Governor of South Australia " I will recommend your show to my friends" and Dr Ruth Mitchell, Nobel Peace Prize winner for her work with the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons " Marvellous ".
Prague Fringe 2022
"Thank you…. Beautiful. We Shall Overcome"
Proenglish Theatre Company, Ukraine.
"I loved your show. More people must see it" Russia.
“Your show sits at the intersection of consciousness- raising and inspiration – and it has
never been more needed.” USA.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023
"Beautifully structured......her words and music bring emotions to life…….Evocative songs
of protest and struggle...... Moving & inspirational storytelling.....
You told my mum’s story. Thank you."
"Thank you…. Beautiful. We Shall Overcome"
Proenglish Theatre Company, Ukraine.
"I loved your show. More people must see it" Russia.
“Your show sits at the intersection of consciousness- raising and inspiration – and it has
never been more needed.” USA.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023
"Beautifully structured......her words and music bring emotions to life…….Evocative songs
of protest and struggle...... Moving & inspirational storytelling.....
You told my mum’s story. Thank you."