Review: Thora, St Magnus International Festival
A play by David McNeish. Reviewed by Mike Robertson. Images by Ken Amer
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Review: Thora, St Magnus International Festival

“This powerful exploration of the pressures and influences on Thora brings new light on the life and story of Magnus seen from the viewpoint of an exploited yet indomitable woman of great spi…

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Eleanor Turner ‘A Small Cog’, St Magnus International Festival

Eleanor Turner was secretary and administrator with the St. Magnus Festival from 1981-1986, as well as a singer with the Festival Chorus.

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George Rendall: ‘The Rive Gauche’, St Magnus International Festival. Portrait photograph by @MartinSLaird #Orkney #StMagnusFestival
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George Rendall: ‘The Rive Gauche’, St Magnus International Festival

George is a former Treasurer and Chairman of the Festival, as well as occasional director and singer with the Nø Boys.

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Norman Rushbrook: The Men In Black, St Magnus International Festival

Norman Rushbrook has been Lighting Manager with the St. Magnus Festival, since 1978.

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"Without the remarkable actions of Thora, the mother of Magnus, the cult of St Magnus, the mighty cathedral and even the St Magnus International Festival would not exist. David McNeish’s new play brings Thora to the fore , a name mentioned in the sagas but about whom little is known. "
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‘Thora’ a New Play Charts the Inspiring Story of the Mother of St Magnus

Without the remarkable actions of Thora, the mother of Magnus, the cult of St Magnus, the mighty cathedral and even the St Magnus International Festival would not exist.  David McNeish’s new play b…

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