Armed with a guitar, loop pedal and her mesmerising clear voice Nicolette creates a beautiful seascape of sounds with British Isle folk songs, her originals and some popular classics.
Weaving together song, stories and personal anecdotes Nicolette explores themes of marine conservation, exploration and the magnitude of the sea.This show gives us the opportunity to think about our personal relationship with the sea, its creatures and what we are doing to preserve it and in turn, ourselves.
Audience review
‘GENUINE AND BY TURNS MOVING AND FUNNY, HER VOICE BLEW THE AUDIENCE AWAY’– Hannah Grist
More detail
The show will highlight some of the work of amazing individuals like conservationists Sylvie Earle ‘Her Deepness’ who holds the women’s record for the deepest dive. Nicolette also shines a light on some of Scotland’s own aquatic treasures. The 330 million year old shark fossil found in Bearsden and now affectionately known as the ‘Bearsden Shark.’ Our own cold reef system to the north of Scotland and how it’s been protected.
Reviews of Nicolette Macleod’s previous work
“GORGEOUS QUALITY OF NICOLETTE MACLEOD’S MUSIC, WHICH RANGES FROM QUIET ACCOMPANIMENT TO EXQUISITE SONGS, BOTH NEW AND FAMILIAR”⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman, Curious shoes
“GRATIFYINGLY TIMELESS, LIVE MUSIC AND SONG”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Herald, Curious shoes
“HER STRENGTH OF CHARACTER SHINES THROUGH AND NOT ONLY DOES SHE GAIN THE AUDIENCE’S TRUST, BUT BY THE END OF THE PRODUCTION SHE HAD STOLEN THEIR HEARTS AS WELL.”⭐⭐⭐⭐ The British Theatre Guide, Under the Ground
This tour is part of a bigger project that Nicolette is creating, working in partnership with a community facilitator and trained marine biologist, creating spaces for conversation in communities around our ever changing environment. Nicolette is also producing a podcast called ‘Sea Gazing’ and is interested in talking to members of the community as part of the series whilst she is on tour. The main tour will be happening within the dates specified but if you have another specific date or event in mind please do get in touch as it might be possible to arrange something.
‘The Sea and Me’ works well in spaces with varying capacities from small village/town venues to bigger 200+ capacity theatres. Nicolette is keen to work with venues that have wheelchair access so that more individuals can attend the performance. This show would suit an afternoon or evening time slot at a venue.
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