The Cheviot, the Stag & the Black, Black Oil – The National Theatre of Scotland – Cancelled

27th May 2020

Dear Customer,

Cancellation Notification

Unfortunately, with the ongoing global situation, and the increasingly unlikelihood of events being able to go ahead in the short term, we have had no alternative than to cancel the performances of The Cheviot, The Stag & The Black Black Oil, originally scheduled to take place from 9th to 12th September 2020. We are in discussions with the National Theatre of Scotland as to new dates for 2021 but are not in a position at present to confirm these so please keep an eye out for these in the future.

If you purchased your tickets by card online or via telephone, then we will process this refund directly onto the card you used for the original purchase. Refunds will take up to 7 working days to appear in your account.

If you paid at the theatre in person via cash or card, our box office staff will contact you to arrange a suitable refund. Unfortunately, as we are working remotely, we cannot process cash refunds and can only offer, for original cash customers, a refund by cheque, bank transfer or direct refund onto a credit or debit card.

If you have any queries, please contact us, preferably by e-mail, on sales@paviliontheatre.co.uk (including your booking surname and postcode) or call our Box Office. Our staff are now working remotely to protect their own health and that of colleagues and customers therefore the theatre is not open to the public, but you can contact them on 0141 332 1846 (selecting option 1, 2 or 3), with opening hours of 10am till 3pm, Monday to Thursday.

We apologise for any upset or disappointment this will cause. We wish you well in these strange times, but we are hopeful that things will get back to normal soon and look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre soon.

Yours sincerely,

Pavilion Theatre (Glasgow) Limited

National Theatre of Scotland in association with Dundee Rep Theatre and Live Theatre, Newcastle presents

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil 

Based on the original production by Dundee Rep Theatre

Written by John McGrath

Directed by Joe Douglas 

A ceilidh through Scotland’s past – and present 

This legendary piece of Scottish theatre tells the story of the exploitation of Scottish lands, waters and people over the centuries.

From the highland clearances to the oil boom, this is the universal tale of how the greed of a few blights the lives of many. Add a generous dose of Scottish rebellion and irreverence. Throw in some live music and a riotous ceilidh – you’ve got yourself a rollicking great night out.

Back by popular demand following the completely sold out tour in 2019.

Come and experience the ‘Story that has a beginning, a middle but, as yet, no end…’

★★★★★
“raucous revival”
The Scotsman

★★★★
“a quintessentially Scottish piece of theatre”
The Guardian

★★★★★
The Wee Review

★★★★★
Shetland Times

★★★★★
The Independent (2015 production)

★★★★★
The Herald (2015 production)

★★★★★
The Stage (2015 production)

★★★★★
All Edinburgh Theatre (2015 production)

★★★★★
Broadway Baby (2015 production)

Other reviews from 2015 production

‘It has everything, and it throws it at you in generous handfuls; laughter, farce, drama, live song and dance, finely researched political intent.’ (David Pollock, The Independent)

‘The Cheviot is ‘rousing, raucous, polemical, plangent and fun’ (Mark Fisher, The Guardian)

‘Joe Douglas’s glorious revival of what’s arguably the single most important show in the whole history of Scottish theatre’ (Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman)

Age guidance: 14 +

Run time: 2 hours 40 minutes