Maria of My Soul

This is a new play that I have been working on as a Turkish Consultant. Please find the press release below and come along to see it at Oran Mor. . . ***Julie Fraser’s bittersweet comedy opens new season at Oran Mor THE PLAY Julie Fraser’s tender new drama MARIA OF MY SOUL charts the life of Doris Devlin a 73year old woman whose life has been reduced to one room in a nursing home. She is angry, vulnerable and rages at her young male career, who has recently arrived from Turkey. Added to Doris' daily routine is the live community sing-a-long that single dad Bobby Starlite inflicts on the residents. From the cheeriness of Perry Como’s 'Magic Moments' to the foot-stomping rendition of Mud’s 'Tiger Feet' Doris despairs. All that keeps Doris going are her memories of one night in Glasgow's fabled Plaza ballroom. CREATIVE TEAM MARIA OF MY SOUL is Julie Fraser's first play for Oran Mor. Recently she enjoyed success with her five part radio drama about florist Constance Spry for Womans Hour. Julie teaches creative writing for various community groups throughout Glasgow. Director John Binnie is an award-winning playwright/director of Glasgow's Clyde Unity Theatre. This is his first collaboration with Julie Fraser. The cast of MARIA OF MY SOUL is Ann Scott Jones, Gordon Brandie and live piano and vocals from Tom Urie. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Performances of MARIA OF MY SOUL are from Monday 4th February to Saturday 9th February at 1pm, as part of a Play, a Pie and a Pint season of lunchtime plays. Oran Mor is at the top of Byres Rd, and Great Western Rd, opposite the Botanic Gardens and the Hilton hotel. Tickets are £10 and include a pie, and a drink. Tickets can be purchased at Oran Mor on 08700 600100 or at www.oran-mor.co.uk