Under your feet lies a secret, a place full of shadows and memories, the home of a forgotten soul, The Last Miner.
For years one man has lived underground in the place he used to work, hiding from his memories and the constantly changing world above. But as the roof of his home begins to collapse and his past comes flooding back, he’ll be left with a choice. Should he stay down below? Or come back up into the world he left so long ago?
Using puppetry, light and an innovative soundscape, The Last Miner is an immersive, original tale remembering an amazing life amongst the coal dust.
Tortoise in a Nutshell return to the fringe after the success of last year’s critically acclaimed 'Twine' with their most exciting, absorbing show yet.
"This company understands what it takes to make a memorable and engaging children's show that transcends age barriers" The List
"This is a company with a great deal of skill and potential" Animations Online
"Tortoise in a Nutshell’s youthful and manifestly talented five-member company wonderfully sustains a world of enchantment tinged with pathos" The Stage
The Last Miner was developed in association with one of Scotland’s most successful theatre companies, Catherine Wheels. Alongside this it will be presented in association with Ideas Tap’s ‘Edinburgh Award’, a national funding competition from which Tortoise in a Nutshell were selected as one of two winning companies from over a hundred and eighty applicants.
