Any Scot has experienced that feeling where the solution to overcoming one of life's minor criss seems to be to go bouncing up a Munro somewhere in the highlands. The West Highland Way has become one of Scotland's most popular and beloved walking routes and is now the home to the beautifully nostalgic coming of age tale PALS.
beautifully nostalgic coming of age tale
PALS centres around the story of a group of young Scottish women who set off on a hike to overcome their individual problems as well as a collective concern that their lives are going nowhere. The cast have fantastic chemistry, led by Millie Rodgers, who brings a huge amount of heart to the role of Sadie, “the glue of the friendship group”. As secrets and tensions are revealed, can the gang keep their friendships alive? Will they even be able to finish the walk?
Music plays a big role in this production, forming an excellent soundtrack that will be familiar to any Scottish night out. The atmosphere is delicate and heavily sentimental while still maintaining a light comedic air. It is fun and breezy and an easy way to spend an hour or your time. While some moments of the performances feel slightly caricatured, for the most part all the characters feel instantly accessible. The story itself is tight and easy to follow, a simple coming of age show that leaves you with the feeling of a warm mug of hot chocolate after a long hike.
