In a Class of Their Own
Presented by Citadel Arts Group
(Sun 18 Jan: 2:30pm & 7pm)
In a Class of Their Own is San Cassimally's adaptation of Citadel Arts Group co-founder Millie Gray's first novel. Based on Millie's real-life wartime experiences, the play recreates the atmosphere of her time with all its hardships as well as fun, warmth and humour. This family saga focuses on mother, Rachel Campbell (Ashley Barlow) who only wants what's best for her children. Her cherished ambition is for them to escape the Leith slums, excel at school and avoid the poverty trap where she finds herself. Her resourceful twins Carrie (Chelsea Grace) and Sam (Conrad Williamson) help all they can, by begging, borrowing or even stealing. With no help from her feckless husband, Rachel struggles to survive and the children grow up with all the joys and disappointments that life brings in difficult times.
At a trial performance in Leith last year, the audience told Citadel: the play was ‘a very good representation of old Leith’; ‘so believable the characters’; ‘gripping!’; ‘mesmerising – great acting, great script’; ‘the energy! - a great representation of the times.’
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Theatre
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£14.00 -
18 January 2026 -
70 minutes -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
Netherbow Theatre -
12+
