THE NATIONAL Theatre of Scotland's special Brexit-inspired evening of plays is still to go ahead no matter what happens in the ongoing political drama.
Jackie Wylie, artistic director of the NTS, has said the Dear Europe series of performances and new work, which is a key part of the theatre's season, will unaffected by any possible Brexit date extension.
The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has signalled she will ask for an extension for the Brexit date to the end of June.
Ms Wylie said: "In response to these current times which sees us all contemplating our relationship to Europe, the National Theatre of Scotland has commissioned six personal artistic responses from exploring pertinent themes including citizenship, borders, control, exports and migration.
"We believe that culture can ignite debate, allowing artists to respond to the seismic political moments that continue to define our lives.
"Regardless of what happens on 29 March, Dear Europe will definitely be going ahead and we hope audiences will join us in what promises to be a playful night of theatrical surprises, offering cultural solidarity to all, in uncertain times."
Dear Europe is to take place at the SWG3 venue in Glasgow.
The NTS has said the show could be regarded as a "party, a wake or simply the last blowout."
The six performances include Second Citizen, created and performed by Angus Farquhar, which will be "Angus Farquhar’s battle to remain a member of the EU."
For the first time in 30 years he will perform on stage with Cameron Sinclair, "telling that story, driven forward to an intensive percussive sound finale."
Another piece will be Aquaculture Flagshipwreck, created and performed by Tam Dean Burn with Rachel Newton (music) and Tom Morgan-Jones (artist).
Dear Europe will be hosted by Gary McNair.
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