12 - 25 August 2003, Augustine's, Edinburgh

Gerome Ragni and James Rado’s 1967 American Tribal Love-Rock Musical tells the story of 19 year old Claude Bukowski (Jamie Russell). Claude is torn between his feelings of duty to fight for his country in Vietnam and his newly discovered social conscience as he embraces the emerging Hippie counterculture.

Theatre 14167 was proud to present its debut production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2003.



  

At last, after my refusing even to review many of the shows here, I can point visitors to a truly wonderful evening musical which will definitely put your faith back in musicals at the festival.

The songs are stunning, the singers are fantastic, (yes, 25 of them), and the band is to die for. Only a spirit of love could have brought them all together, - and I am serious. It might seem impossible to re-create the loving mood of the 1960's, since we now know the effect of drugs and free-love, but the company sustains the mood of freedom by, despite their huge talent, lacking the egos which could spoil the evening. Their simple, direct, warm, intelligent humour gently seduces us back to that exciting and liberating period, and you will not find a company doing this musical as well as this again.

UK THEATRE NETWORK

 




 
This is a production of the famous 1960’s musical telling the tale of love, sex, drugs and psychedelia in America. The cast were strong and the songs were well performed in this production, particularly Claude the male lead ... the company handled the piece very well, keeping it lively and energetic and much in the spirit of the time it was written and, though they bypassed the all famous nudity, they did the piece proud.

THREE WEEKS

Fantastic, energetic, pulsating performances from a young cast. Nearly 2 hours on stage with full rock band and seriously good sitar player. A whole string of fantastic songs and individual singers. Go see "Hair" and enjoy an emotional turmoil combined with excellent music.

EDFRINGE.COM


 


 
 
Summer of Love 2003! I saw Paul Nicholas as Claude way back in the mists of time & loved Hair with every fibre of my 17 year old being. And here I am falling in love (and breaking my peace-loving heart) all over again. Great songs, beautifully sung, fantastic musicians, all building up to the intense, overwhelming and emotional climax. This hugely talented cast absolutely capture the spirit of that time and give it current relevance. Peace, man!

EDFRINGE.COM

  
 


 
 
These guys are cramped into a hot, sweaty basement studio at Augustine's, but boy do they work it. Everybody gives their all and I have never seen such an energetic performance. The rock band sound great, especially the acid fuelled sitar player. This production revitalises an old show and packs a real punch. Go see it!

EDFRINGE.COM

  
 
 
 
Members of The Tribe play an impromptu gig on The Royal Mile to promote the show


 
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