On the Black Hill at Benderloch below Ben Lora

In a conjunction of hills, the Victory Hall in Benderloch – below Ben Lora – sees the touring production of On the Black Hill, adapted from Bruce Chatwin’s novel of the same name.

Here is the published glimpse from the AJTC company of what awaits the audience in the Victory Hall on 26th September, from 7.30pm:

‘For forty- two years, Lewis and Benjamin Jones slept side by side, in their parent’s bed, at their farm which was known as ‘The Vision’. So begins Bruce Chatwin’s award winning tale of twinship, love and belonging, set on the border of England and Wales.

‘Charles Way’s beautiful new adaptation captures the harsh realities and humour of farming life and the unique struggle of the twins, who have one identity but two realities. Their remarkable lives span almost the whole of the last century and throw an extraordinary light on the values of our changing times through war and peace.

‘Bound together and yet driven apart by nature they struggle to find meaning and purpose in their existence which, finally, is dominated by one question. Who will inherit their farm, their ‘Vision?’

‘At the back of the stage, the cello of Hattie Bennett punctuates and comments on the action, heightening the emotion and underlining the play’s twists and turns’.

Those who are twins know and those of us who aren’t are endlessly fascinated by the bond between them that is beyond imagining. The focus of this story on twinship and on rural life – its introversion, its intensity and its rewards, should speak powerfully to audiences in Argyll.

Tickets are £8 and advance bookings can be made by phone to Terry on: 720498 .

Anyone interested on more information and in reading reviews will find these on the AJTC company’s website.