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Sailmaker by Alan Spence explores themes of family, loss, and the power of storytelling. Set in Glasgow during the 1960s, the play follows the journey of a young boy named Alec as he navigates the complexities of life, including the loss of his father at sea. Spence's evocative language and heartfelt narrative illuminate the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of holding onto hope in the face of adversity.
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Alec |
Alec is the play’s main character, a religious boy and the son of a sailmaker.
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Davie |
Alec’s father Davie is a sail-maker who is very much stuck in his ways.
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Ian |
Ian is Billy’s son and Alec’s cousin. The two boys are quite the opposite of each other.
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Billy |
Billy is Davie’s younger brother, described by Davie as a ‘Big Orange head-banger’.
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