So Long, Wee Moon

In March 1924, Nancy Gibbs, trapped in a rundown cottage, dreams of stardom while her mother pressures her to marry. Secrets threaten to unravel her plans for escape in So Long, Wee Moon.

So Long, Wee Moon is set in March 1924, in a dilapidated cottage near Crawfordjohn, where a wedding dress hangs ominously on the wall, symbolizing the weight of expectations placed on Nancy Gibbs. Living in poverty, Nancy feels the chill of her surroundings, both literally and metaphorically, yet she harbors dreams of stardom that keep her spirit alive. Her aspirations clash with her mother’s ambitions for her to marry a farmer and fulfill familial duties, creating a tension that drives the narrative.

Nancy is a character fueled by imagination and a longing for romance, determined to break free from the constraints of her upbringing. As she concocts plans to escape her dreary life, the shadows of her mother’s secrets loom large, hinting at a darker past that threatens to unravel their fragile existence. The story explores themes of ambition, familial obligation, and the struggle for self-identity, set against the backdrop of rural Scotland in the early 20th century.

Written by Martin Travers, So Long, Wee Moon is a poignant exploration of a young woman's quest for freedom and fulfillment. The play, which follows the success of Secret Wrapped in Lead, will premiere during a Scottish tour in September 2024. Through Nancy's journey, readers are invited to reflect on the societal pressures of the time and the lengths one will go to pursue their dreams, even when faced with formidable obstacles.