Mull Theatre’s specially commissioned production of Katie Morag, based on the best-selling books by Mairi Hedderwick, has been nominated for “Best Show for Children and Young People” in the 2006 TMA Theatre Awards.

Presented by the Theatrical Management Association, the TMA Awards, unlike most of the UK's prizes for theatre, do not focus on London and the West End. They are the only nationwide awards for excellence in regional theatre. The award ceremony takes place in London on October 15th.

Katie Morag toured the Highlands and Islands last year, and had an extremely successful run at The Citizens’s Theatre in Glasgow. Mull Theatre hopes to tour the production nationwide in the next 18 months.

“A lively, lovingly-presented wee show about making new friends and not judging people (or places) by appearances.” Mary Brennan, The Herald

“…graphic storybook sets bring little nods and ripples of approval from the tiny-tot audience, while a string of excellent, good-hearted performances ensure the show sails on merrily to the end.” Joyce McMillan, Scotsman

“…has all the makings of a junior blockbuster… with jolly songs – cleverly switching between Broadway and Highland influences – and lots of joining in” Mark Fisher, Hi-Arts

KATIE MORAG by Lisa Grindall, based on the stories by Mairi Hedderwick; Director – Gordon Dougall, Assistant Director – Fletcher Mathers, Designer – Robin Peoples; with Kirstin McLean as Katie Morag, Anne Kidd as Grannie Mainland, Ann Scott-Jones as Grannie Island, Beth Marshall as Lauren, Kevin Lennon as Dude, Claire Dargo as Princess.

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Katie Morag - www.mulltheatre.com/a_katiemorag.htm