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Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush, by Thomas and MacArthur
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Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush, by Thomas and MacArthur
Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush, by Augustus Thomas and James MacArthur, from Ian MacLarens novel (1894). First produced at the Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool, April 1905, and later at St Jamess Theatre, London, December 1905. The novel, one of the Kailyard school, exploited a sentimental image of life in small Scottish towns. For Durward Lely and William Mollisons Company, touring to the Grand Theatre, Swansea, September 1905, showing William Mollison in the role of Lachlan Campbell. Date: 1905
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Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush
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is a captivating theatrical production based on the novel by Ian MacLaren, first brought to life by Augustus Thomas and James MacArthur in 1905. The photograph captures a scene from the play, showcasing the enchanting and sentimental image of life in small Scottish towns that the Kailyard school of writing became renowned for. The image, set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, depicts the Shakespeare Theatre in Liverpool where the production was first premiered in April 1905. Later that year, it was performed at St. James's Theatre in London, further solidifying its popularity. In the foreground, the talented actor William Mollison can be seen portraying Lachlan Campbell, a role that would captivate audiences during the Durward Lely touring company's stop at the Grand Theatre in Swansea, Wales, in September 1905. The photograph encapsulates the essence of the Edwardian era, transporting viewers back in time to an age of romanticized Scottish traditions and heartfelt storytelling. The title of the play, "Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush," refers to a traditional Scottish ballad and is symbolic of the deep connection and loyalty that exists between people in the close-knit communities depicted in the Kailyard novels. This theatrical production, with its captivating performances and sentimental portrayal of Scottish life, left a lasting impact on audiences during the early 1900s and remains an important piece of theatrical history.
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