Knochshinnoch returns!

IMAGE - The company of Knochshinnoch (First performed

January 2023)

Theatre Alliance is delighted to announce the return of their hit production Knockshinnoch this September.

Following the sell out premier of our show Knockshinnoch in January detailing the story of the Knockshinnoch mining disaster, we are honoured and humbled to have been invited to perform the show once again in the very heart of the community where it was set.

The show will run for a very special performance at New Cumnock Town Hall on Sunday 10th September in partnership with the New Cumnock Events Group 2010 to mark the anniversary of the disaster.

On 7th September 1950, New Cumnock witnessed one of the biggest disasters in Scottish mining history when 129 men were trapped in Knockshinnoch Castle Colliery for three days. In one of the most remarkable and heroic rescues ever attempted, 116 of those men were saved on the third day. Tragically, 13 of the miners lost their lives in the disaster.

Knockshinnoch, a dance theatre production, focuses on the experiences of the 116 miners who were trapped underground for 3 days, uncertain if they would survive or ever see their families again.

It’s a story of perseverance, hope and camaraderie in the face of disaster. 

Tickets for this special performance are free and the time of press, the event is sold out.    

This performance was made possible with assistance from The National Lottery Community Fund.