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The Captain's Collection, Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Dogstar Theatre Company's revived show tells the story of Captain Simon Fraser, best known for his 1816 collection of Gaelic songs, The Airs and Melodies Peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland and the Isles.

What is nice about this short bio-play is that is doesn't romanticise the truth or treat Fraser like a laudable hero. Instead, it highlights his flaws and weaknesses and perhaps makes him a far more accessible subject.