Fraserburgh is in line to gain increased exposure after it was chosen by the National Theatre of Scotland to represent the north-east as part of an ambitious photography project.
The national company – known as the “theatre without walls” because it is one of the few in the world not to have a permanent venue – has commissioned a new project to celebrate 10 years of sustained success.
The Box Office initiative includes photographs from six locations around the country, symbolising how the theatre represents the whole of the country.
The image of Fraserburgh’s harbour was taken earlier this year by celebrated Scottish photographer John G Moore, who has been commissioned to capture all six locations.
Other sites chosen by the theatre company include Kelvinhall Subway Station in Glasgow and Lochcarron Textile Factory in Selkirk.
The National Theatre has earned international acclaim for staging its productions in forests, factories and school halls as well as traditional theatre buildings.
Mr Moore said: “It was a pleasure working on such an exciting and creative project with the National Theatre of Scotland.
“The images all contribute to telling a unique visual story about the company, capturing its national reach, its bold productions and the different and sometimes unusual locations that the company plays in.”
The National Theatre of Scotland will visit the region with its production of The 306: Day at Aberdeen’s Town and County Hall on May 26.
The company has also announced plans to return with its production Rocket Post later in the year.
Last night, John Harding, head of lifelong learning and leisure at Aberdeenshire Council, said: “We are delighted the National Theatre of Scotland chose Fraserburgh Harbour as one of their six Scottish locations for the project.
“Fraserburgh, and Aberdeenshire as a whole, has a long tradition of excellence in the performing arts and this photograph of the blazing box office sign looks incredible against the backdrop of the fishing boats in the harbour.”
For more information on the project and to see the full collection of images, visit www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
