OGGIE! OGGIE! OGGIE!

Written & Performed by Stephen Callaghan

Based on the Confessions of St Augustine

The classic story of the Sinner-turned-Saint is brought to life with humour and heart in this ground-breaking solo show available to book after a national tour and performances at Fringe 2023.

Stephen Callaghan’s powerful rendering of Augustine’s conversion from a life of debauchery to sainthood has already been seen by around 2000 people nationwide, with performances in schools and parishes from Glasgow to the Highlands and is set to visit Poland. The hour-long play was performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and debuted at Lentfest, winning rave reviews from audience members and critics. Now, it is available to book for your secondary school or parish/community venue!

Oggie! Oggie! Oggie! is a modern, funny and moving, energetic twist on the Confessions of Saint Augustine, charting his dramatic conversion from a life of hedonism to become one of the most inspirational figures in Christian history. Perhaps best-known for quotes such as “Lord, make me chaste…but not yet” and “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God”, the Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered both a literary and spiritual classic.

Glasgow playwright and performer, Stephen Callaghan (www.stephencallaghan.com) delivers a modern, punchy adaptation of the classic work, drawing a contemporary parallel without compromising the integrity of the original story of the sinner-turned-saint. Infused with his signature brand of Glasgow humour.

It takes a touch of genius to summarize a complex theological text written 1600 years ago into an hour of spellbinding drama with a contemporary Scottish twist.[...]This is a show which will appeal to believers and non-believers alike.

“It was fabulous. I was gripped from the beginning to the end. It was so good. You were excellent. Thank you so much for this performance. Would definitely recommend it if anyone hasn't seen it yet. The sound and music were excellent too.”

“Superb interpretation of the life of St Augustine which made us laugh, feel sad and certainly made us think.”

“An extraordinary show. It managed to condense the 'Confessions of St Augustine' into an entertaining, informative, powerful hour and an amazing performance by the writer/actor above who both wrote and performed it.”

"Tackles faith-based themes head-on...with sincerity and relatable passion."

"Flawless and energetic...top class - superb treat!"

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DISCUSSION RESOURCE

PDF Download with thoughts to accompany the production is available here.