Barrowland Ballet
Wee Man
A powerful, highly physical dance-theatre work exploring masculinity, identity, vulnerability and the rules boys and men inherit across generations.
Selected Work
About the Production
Wee Man is a powerful and highly physical dance-theatre performance by award-winning choreographer Natasha Gilmore. Performed by an all-male cast of both men and teenagers, this candid and compelling work explores the shifting—and stubbornly static—rules of masculinity across generations. With evocative sound by Luke Sutherland and text created with Kevin P. Gilday, Wee Man blends raw movement, humour, and honest storytelling to unpack the “rulebook” of male behaviour—from everyday pressures to darker, inherited ideals.
Jack appeared as part of the community cast, contributing to productions during the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and at Capital Theatres.
Press & Reviews
What Critics Said
The Skinny
"Barrowland Ballet's Wee Man is a must-see for any man, and those who know them."
Read Review →Broadway Baby
A powerful and highly physical exploration of masculinity, blending movement, humour and honest storytelling.
Read Review →All Edinburgh Theatre
An engaging and thought-provoking work that uses movement to provoke discussion around expectations placed on young men.
Read Review →Herald Scotland
A production praised for its authenticity, honesty and emotional resonance.
Read Review →Recognition
A New York Times Pick
Wee Man was highlighted by the New York Times as one of its recommended productions during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, recognising Barrowland Ballet's powerful exploration of masculinity, vulnerability and intergenerational experience.
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