I was once in a production of Brigadoon, where the 3
of us "ringers" made it a goal to get as many Scottish
Swords and Lochaber axes on stage as possible, then we
hatched a conspiracy to have everyone make a mock
attack the guy who come to break up the wedding. The
guy needed a change of kilt after that one.
--- Derek Hoy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Chic said:
> > I know what you mean, but just because the story
> was done really
> > badly at a time when most stories were done really
> badly by Hollywood
> > doesn't mean it can't be saved.
>
> Not sure it needs saved- it's fantasy. It's only a
> problem if folks start
> taking bits seriously (like authentic
> funeral-dancing). It would be simpler
> to explain to non-Scots that it is set in a land
> which is only a little bit
> like Scotland. A bit like the portrayal of Germany
> in 'Springtime for
> Hitler'.
>
> > ... The basic storyline of a
> > disappearing village which re-appears with
> inhabitants for whom time
> > has not passed is in fact potentially a very
> useful literary device.
>
> Something like the General Assembly ?
>
> Derek
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