The musical brings the natives agitated classic cult on stage

A version of the entirely dancing scene from Restless Native aims to present the cult film Classic to a new audience.

Most of the actors in the new musical production were not born when the film was released 40 years ago.

But they say that they are very aware of the roots of the film and its status among the fans.

The comedy of 1985 was part of a boom from Scottish cinema, alongside films like Hero Local and Gregory’s Girl.

The modern history of Robin Hood followed the motorways wearing masks the clown and the Wolfman.

They led a motorcycle by stealing tourists with a toy pistol, then gave money – finally becoming a tourist attraction in its own right.

The version on stage is delivered with masks, a motorcycle and the music of Big Country.

Kyle Gardiner, 27, says that it is “an honor” to play Ronnie, also known as the clown.

“The film is a classic cult,” he said.

“There are so many people we met who love the film.”

Finlay McKillop, 26, plays Will, also known as Wolfman.

He says that the casting wants to do justice to the story for unconditional fans of the original film.

“They have the merchandise, the t-shirts, the bike with the right registration plate-it makes us want to do a better job,” he said.

“I think people will appreciate it – and who don’t like a musical?”

Kirsty Maclaren, 33, plays Margot, the guide whose bus is targeted by improbable highways.

“I was too young for having seen the film originally, but I think the public will love him,” said

“I think what is really good about this is that we have all the moments of the film that everyone loves.

“So, if you are a lover of the film, you will have a good time. He has all the big pieces of country in the film, but it will also open it to a new audience.”

When it comes to transforming the film into a musical, the producers started by asking the team behind the film.

The writer of the agitated ninian ninian dunnett co-written the musical, working alongside the original director, Michael Hoffman, and producer Andy Paterson.

Ninian admits that they were on “an steep learning curve” – ​​but says that the challenges have been counterbalanced by the thrill.

“I thank my lucky stars every day, every moment for that because it is the dream of a writer to write something that means something for people, then that means something for people later, decades later.”

He says that the fundamental history of the film and the musical is a friendship.

“These are people who help each other and who move to do something when they have not had many opportunities in life,” he said.

Although the biggest problems concerning the Haves and have are still only in the show, he wants the public to have a good time, laugh and “share this trip to do something to do more than you”.

Restless natives: The Musical Premiers du Perth Theater on April 24 before visiting Scotland.