Cathy

Eilidh Loan is a young Scottish writer.

Her first play, Moorcroft was a true story based upon her dad’s amateur football team and opened to critical acclaim when she directed it at the Tron in Glasgow.

Cathy is a new comedy inspired by her grandmother, and how she dealt with the grief in her unique way after losing her husband. Cathy, Eilidh’s grandmother, insisted that Elaine C. Smith must play her and so she is.

Cathy is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.

Design: Muse Creative Communications

The Traverse is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

Reviews

'Elaine C Smith gives her most memorable performance' - The Telegraph

‘This sold-out play tackles grief with warmth and humour and an extraordinary amount of heart’ -The Herald

'It’s one of those rare Fringe plays you’d recommend to absolutely anyone, especially someone who wouldn’t normally go to the Fringe.'  - Fest Mag

'Brilliantly sharp dialogue' - The Scotsman

'A delicious, entertaining creation' - The Recs

'Elaine C Smith steals the show' - The Times

‘Cathy makes you laugh and cry’ - Bouquets & Brickbats 

'Cathy stands out as triumphant, tear-jerking highlight ... theatrical gold' - Corr Blimey

'Snappy comedy with a perfect role for Elaine C Smith' - The Guardian

'A tour de force performance from Scottish legend Elaine C Smith'- WhatsOnStage

‘A beautiful, touching and downright hilarious’ - Broadway World 

‘Loan's writing is sharp, endearing and knowing’​ - Must See Theatre

‘There is a profound steak running through the production that makes it glow’​ - Neurodiverse Review​

‘Both heartwarming and heartbreaking’​ - West End Best Friend​

‘A beautifully heartwarming tale of grief’​ - Brig News​

‘So well made and powerfully delivered’​ - Plays To See​

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