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Box Office
0131 653 5245
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The Brunton, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AF
- boxoffice@eastlothian.gov.uk
Theatre
Born in The USA
Thu 15 May at 7:30pm
Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh
Moving and highly praised theatre in Musselburgh
This highly praised, moving, and often humorous solo play bravely challenges assumptions about what drives populist politics to show how they can seduce the disillusioned and the disaffected.
Event Description
Michigan. Present day. Ex-Ford factory worker Jimmy Vandenburg works alone in his garage servicing the classic American cars of his youth. He is the antihero of the Bruce Springsteen anthem, ‘born down in a dead man’s town’, trying to get by in the economic wasteland of the rust belt.
A decorated Vietnam war veteran, Jimmy feels his service for his country was ignored after he came home, so Trump’s call to ‘Make America Great Again’ appeals to his disillusionment. But his newfound politics drive a wedge between him and his wife. Then a chance visit by the son of a marine comrade killed in the war makes him doubt his convictions and confront his trauma in a profound emotional reconciliation.
This highly praised, moving, and often humorous solo play bravely challenges assumptions about what drives populist politics to show how they can seduce the disillusioned and the disaffected.
Following rave reviews in Edinburgh and London, this gripping play is touring the UK.
“an extraordinary tour de force, both uplifting and devastating in equal measure” Reviews Hub ★★★★★
Recommended for ages 14 plus, descriptions of death in warfare and some strong language.
Venue & Accessibility
This event will be held at Loretto Theatre Millhill, Musselburgh EH21 7RG.
- The entrance gate to Loretto School Theatre is opposite the turnstiles for Musselburgh Racecourse. Do not use the post code for the main school as that will take you to a different street.
- There are 3 steps into the grounds of the school. Alternatively, we can arrange for you to enter through a different gate with level access and car drop off at the door.
- Ramped entrance to the theatre itself, with spaces for wheelchairs at the front of the auditorium.
- A level access toilet is adjacent to the theatre.
- Free on street parking, with small, free car parks a short walk away at Kerr’s Wynd or at the top of Millhill by the river.
If you have any access needs or will require assistance from our team during your visit, please contact the box office on 0131 653 5245 / boxoffice@eastlothian.gov.uk .
Loretto Theatre Seating Plan
Tickets
Book Tickets
£18 (£16)
