BY MARTIN TRAVERS
WITH DEAF PERFORMER TEEGAN EWING
BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE BY YVONNE STRAIN & KAREN FORBES
Virginia, May 1864. Caledonia Blacklock is lost on a battlefield. She writes out the story of her life.
Caledonia has been Deaf since birth and is not allowed to learn sign language. Her mother is taking her for a fake cure. When she tried to run away, her mother chained Caledonia to their broken cart.
Then a young soldier with a gun arrives, and Caledonia sees her chance to escape. They quickly become friends.
Daniel Lean asks a lot of questions. He finds out terrible secrets about Caledonia's family - things her mother has been hiding from her.
The true story of Caledonia's life is stranger than anything she could imagine. But if she is brave, something better might be waiting for her.
We're sharing our work-in-progress on After The Wilderness this January.
Book online to enjoy a thrilling afternoon.
Saturday 24th January -
4pm, Greyfriars Church, Lanark
After The Wilderness
BY MARTIN TRAVERS
WITH DEAF PERFORMER TEEGAN EWING
BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE BY YVONNE STRAIN & KAREN FORBES
Virginia, May 1864. Caledonia Blacklock is lost on a battlefield. She writes out the story of her life.
Caledonia has been Deaf since birth and is not allowed to learn sign language. Her mother is taking her for a fake cure. When she tried to run away, her mother chained Caledonia to their broken cart.
Then a young soldier with a gun arrives, and Caledonia sees her chance to escape. They quickly become friends.
Daniel Lean asks a lot of questions. He finds out terrible secrets about Caledonia's family - things her mother has been hiding from her.
The true story of Caledonia's life is stranger than anything she could imagine. But if she is brave, something better might be waiting for her.
We're sharing our work-in-progress on After The Wilderness this January.
Book online to enjoy a thrilling afternoon.
Saturday 24th January - 4pm, Greyfriars Church, Lanark
We're sharing our work-in-progress on After The Wilderness this January.
Book online to enjoy a thrilling afternoon.
After The Wilderness
BY MARTIN TRAVERS
WITH DEAF PERFORMER TEEGAN EWING
BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE BY YVONNE STRAIN & KAREN FORBES
Virginia, May 1864. Caledonia Blacklock is lost on a battlefield. She writes out the story of her life.
Caledonia has been Deaf since birth and is not allowed to learn sign language. Her mother is taking her for a fake cure. When she tried to run away, her mother chained Caledonia to their broken cart.
Then a young soldier with a gun arrives, and Caledonia sees her chance to escape. They quickly become friends.
Daniel Lean asks a lot of questions. He finds out terrible secrets about Caledonia's family - things her mother has been hiding from her.
The true story of Caledonia's life is stranger than anything she could imagine. But if she is brave, something better might be waiting for her.
We're sharing our work-in-progress on After The Wilderness this January.
Book online to enjoy a thrilling afternoon.
Saturday 24th January - 4pm, Greyfriars Church, Lanark
"Gothic, wonderful, exciting. An edge of your seat story. And as always, superb acting. "
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Loved the Scots history, cuture and language intertwined. An emotional rollercoaster. "
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Thought provoking. Actors and BSL interpretation excellent. Facial expressions were captivating."
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Gothic, wonderful, exciting. An edge of your seat story. And as always, superb acting. "
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Loved the Scots history, cuture and language intertwined. An emotional rollercoaster. "
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Thought provoking. Actors and BSL interpretation excellent. Facial expressions were captivating."
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
Teegan Ewing, Susan Coyle, Benjamin Keachie, Helen McAlpine, Lucy Doig, Karen Forbes and Yvonne Strain.
"Wonderful that such a story has come to a church hall in Lanark. Thoroughly enjoyable."
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Very inclusive and enjoyed the signing. Like that it's for both Deaf and hearing people."
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Mesmerising. Makes me want to research the period. Left me thinking what happens next?"
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Wonderful that such a story has come to a church hall in Lanark. Thoroughly enjoyable."
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Very inclusive and enjoyed the signing. Like that it's for both Deaf and hearing people."
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
"Mesmerising. Makes me want to research the period. Left me thinking what happens next?"
AFTER THE WILDERNESS
After The Wilderness was a rehearsed reading of our play set during the American Civil War.
It took place at the Greyfriars Kirk in Lanark in January 2026, and was performed in English and Scots, with an integrated interpretion in BSL. 200 people came to see it, including 30 BSL users.
After The Wilderness was part of Unlocking Scots, Braw Clan's development programme funded by the National Lottery.
We tell spell-binding stories,
in your village hall.
You know how almost no plays in Scots are put on in Scottish theatres?
Well, what Braw Clan does is make new theatre in Scots, inspired by the people of Clydesdale, and we tour it to rural communities in the south of Scotland. We bring world-class performers and powerful local stories to your village hall so you can enjoy them with your family and neighbours.
In fact, someone who came to a Braw Clan performance said “After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
After The Wilderness was a rehearsed reading of our play set during the American Civil War.
It took place at the Greyfriars Kirk in Lanark in January 2026, and was performed in English and Scots, with an integrated interpretion in BSL. 200 people came to see it, including 30 BSL users.
After The Wilderness was part of Unlocking Scots, Braw Clan's development programme funded by the National Lottery.
We tell spell-binding stories,
in your village hall.
You know how almost no plays in Scots are put on in Scottish theatres?
Well, what Braw Clan does is make new theatre in Scots, inspired by the people of Clydesdale, and we tour it to rural communities in the south of Scotland. We bring world-class performers and powerful local stories to your village hall so you can enjoy them with your family and neighbours.
In fact, someone who came to a Braw Clan performance said “After watching the play, I feel re-energised about my village and sharing our stories."
Cast & Company
Caledonia Blacklock
Narrator
Stage Manager
Playwright, Creative Producer
Daniel Lean
BSL Interpreter
Director
Creative Director
Lydia-Louise "El-El" Lafayette
Photographer
Production Manager
Chrissie "Moth" Blacklock
Costume Designer
BSL Interpreter
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