
ChildMinder
By Iain McClure
Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
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Joseph, a famous New York child psychiatrist, has returned to his childhood home of Edinburgh. But he’s haunted. Not just by a past he thought he’d escaped. Not just by all that he has buried. But physically, in his swanky flat. He didn’t realise it was the same place he assessed Sam that fateful day. Who turns hospitals into luxury apartments? But Sam’s not left and now, neither can Joseph. Meanwhile Cindy screams in labour, all the way over in Manhattan and Manahatta screams with her.
This is the world premiere of ChildMinder, an eerie psychological thriller from local playwright and real life child psychiatrist, Iain McClure, directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir (hang, Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything - Tron Theatre, Maryland - Traverse Theatre).
A ghost story forged in Edinburgh spanning decades and continents
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Funded by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and supported by the Traverse Theatre.
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Touring History
Traverse Theatre
8-10 June 2023
Beacon Arts Centre
14 & 15 June 2023
The Byre
28 & 29 June 2023
Cast

Cal MacAninch

Mara Huf

Ben Ewing
Creative Team
Written by Iain McClure
Directed by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
Production Design Kenneth MacLeod
Lighting Design Michaela Fee
Sound Design Tom Oakes
Video Design Rob Willoghby
Development Dramaturg Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
Assistant Director Cairan McLaggen
Producer Michelle McKay
Production Team
Stage Manager Heather Milne
Assistant Stage Manager Lauren McGarvey
Wardrobe Supervisor Catherine Barthram
Set Builder Kevin McGuinness
Scenic Artist Iona Gray

