“And they laughed and grinned just like wild baboons,/ While they fired at him their sharp harpoons”

[larryhammer]

I learn from Wikipedia that:

In 2018 and early 2019, a musical comedy play titled McGonagall's Chronicles (Which Will Be Remembered for a Very Long Time) was toured in Scotland, retelling the story of the poet in "almost rhyme". It was directed by Joe Douglas and written by Gary McNair; McNair appeared in the lead role, with live musical support from Brian James O'Sullivan and from Simon Liddell, who composed the show's songs.

The citation is a broken link, but while I can confirm some performances, so far I am unable to find footage of a performance. And, clearly, I NEED to watch this.

Help me, Obi-wan Internets -- you're my only hope!

ObBonusMcGonagallery: From the article on The Famous Tay Whale (background) I learn that it has been set to music at least twice. A stunning thought, to be sure.

---L.

Subject quote from The Famous Tay Whale, William McGonagall.