The Station: Fourstones

A sudden death and the beginnings of a new phase in life form the basis of Fourstones: The Station, a one man show written by and starring Malcolm Hamilton. Directed by Nick Young, this piece explores why a young man believes that there is an undiscovered rainforest in Northumberland.

The death of a loved one is always a difficult experience, but losing someone you’ve always known before finding out that they were a blood relative, is not just unfair, but also heartbreaking. In The Station, the story bypasses any scenes of grief and focuses on much more palatable issues of identity, belonging, purpose and direction as the sole character, Al, attempts to unscramble the clues his grandfather left behind.

Taking inspiration from Ian Niall’s book, The Idlers Companion, The Station concerns itself with matters of legacy and the impressions we leave on the people around us. It reminds us that that we are only put on this planet for a short time and, while we may try to make the most of our lives here, when we and those around us pass away, there will be little left to say that we were here. Moving and delicately realised, Hamilton’s one man show is a testament to the enduring and romantic nature of the human spirit.