The Tailor of Inverness

Dogstar Theatre Company presentsThe tailor of InvernessKrawiec z InvernessuWritten & performed by Matthew ZajacWith Jonny Hardie/Gavin Marwick on violinDirected by Ben HarrisonDesigned by Ali MaclaurinMusical direction by Jonny Hardie & Gavin MarwickMatthew Zajac’s stunning show about his Polish-Ukrainian father has entranced over 40,000 people, playing in a huge variety of venues from prestigious theatres in cities which include New York, Adelaide, Glasgow, Kyiv, London, Malmo and Berlin, to tiny village halls.

This is a rare chance to see this unforgettable and moving story of displacement and survival in war-torn Europe, a powerful allegory for all victims of war.Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First, the Stage Best Solo Performer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and the 2009 Best Actor Award from the Scottish Critics.“A towering piece of work” Sunday Independent, Ireland“Compelling, impassioned...a fine actor”New York Times“A universal work of theatre.” Sunday Herald , Scotland“A triumph” The Observer, UK“A must...Zajac is truly a visionary” Broadway World, New York“Compelling and magical.” Edinburgh Evening News“Deeply affecting” London Evening Standard“Don’t miss it.” Radio Adelaide“The most electrifying theatre imaginable” ayoungertheatre.com“Brilliantly encapsulates the effects of war on individuals, families and societies” The List