Following the success of THE SNOW QUEEN, Noisemaker were delighted to return to Dundee Rep Theatre, this time in partnership with Selladoor Worldwide and DC Thomson Media, to bring one of Scotland’s most beloved characters to life on stage; OOR WULLIE!
First appearing in a Sunday Post strip in 1936, Wullie has become a beacon of Scottish values and culture, but this is his first outing in a musical! Join Wullie, Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, PC Murdoch, and some new characters, in a brand new musical adventure that celebrates why after 80 years he still is Oor Wullie, Your Wullie, A’Body’s Wullie!
We're delighted to announce that OOR WULLIE will be returning to Dundee Rep this holiday season in a brand new production with new characters, songs and adventures! Get your tickets here!
OOR WULLIE is a two act musical running at 2 hours and is written for a cast of 10. For any questions or enquiries regarding licensing please contact us at noisemakerproductions@gmail.com.
Check out the show trailer!
And to hear us talk a little more about the Dundee Rep production of OOR WULLIE click here.
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OOR WULLIE PRESS
“Critics hail musical!”
The Sunday Post
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/five-star-wullie-critics-hail-musical/
“It’s often said that a show like this is great for all the family but I can't stress enough how true that is in this case. The story is fresh, funny and works well as a stand alone but is bursting with nostalgia for fans of Oor Wullie and will delight audiences of all ages.”
Broadway World ★★★★★
https://www.broadwayworld.com/scotland/article/BWW-Review-OOR-WULLIE-Theatre-Royal-Glasgow-20200121
“marks the arrival of a new Scottish musical that will surely warm the hearts of thousands in Dundee this Christmas, and on tour around the country.”
The Scotsman ★★★★
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/theatre/theatre-review-oor-wullie-dundee-rep-1-5053650
“the nous and feel of a blockbuster seasonal animated film, propelled by Noisemaker’s catchy and contemporary songs… hit status north of the border is all but assured. If wider audiences can be convinced, the template for success on the level of past Rep hit Sunshine On Leith is there.”
The Stage ★★★★
“it’s a braw musical - a witty show addressing cultural anxieties about belonging, driven by a rock, gospel and bhangra score”
The Guardian ★★★★
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/nov/28/oor-wullie-review-dundee-rep
“a humorous take on the character that’s respectful and yet aware how this Peter Pan-like character relates to the real Scotland after 80 years in print… there's plenty of fun to be had here with an exuberant cast and production that's full of energy and joy.”
Broadway Baby ★★★★
https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/oor-wullie/748544
“Gilmour’s patter-rich dialogue is shot through with a fruitily baroque swagger that creates a demotic all its own… the play’s family friendly treatise on friendship, belonging and strength through unity is as good a festive message as any in a show that brings knowingness and depth to a classic cartoon hero.”
The Herald ★★★★
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18073750.review-oor-wullie-dundee-rep-four-stars/
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Here are some other links to articles, and our partners, for OOR WULLIE:
Selladoor Worldwide
https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/oor-wullie/about
DC Thomson
www.dctmedia.co.uk
Scott & Claire Interview with The Herald
https://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/18025675.theatre-jings-crivvens-help-ma-boab---oor-wullie-hits-stage/
The Archie Foundation “Oor Wullie BIG Bucket Trail”
https://archie.org/archie-foundation-tayside/oor-wullies-big-bucket-trail/
Courier Feature Article
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/entertainment/1022228/feature-crivvens-oor-wullie-on-stage-in-new-dundee-rep-musical-from-tonight/