Suicide or state sanctioned murder? 3000 Trees by George Gunn explores the death in suspicious circumstances of SNP lawyer Willie McRae.
Suicide or state sanctioned murder? 3000 Trees by George Gunn explores the death in suspicious circumstances of SNP lawyer Willie McRae.
What the fringe lacks is gripping political drama based on real life. Look no further.
Found near death inside his car in 1985, prominent Scottish National Party and anti-government lawyer Willie MacRae’s last words were ‘I’ve got them now’ – his notes were missing, and his own gun was discovered over 20 metres from his car.
The play explores the last hours of McRae’s life, investigating the theory that he was killed by the intelligence services. It looks at McRae’s real life work campaigning against nuclear industry in Scotland at the height of the Cold War.
For anyone interested in Scottish politics, 3000 Trees is a must. Gunn’s excellent political drama has been brought to life by a committed team to explore one of the darker chapters of recent Scottish history in an intimate arena.
George Gunn’s play 3000 Trees, directed by Libby McArthur, at Gryphon@WestEnd (Venue109) plays August 10, then from August 12-15, 17, and the 19th-24th.
Kettle Rating: 4/5
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