Johnson & Boswell: Late But Live. Doctor Johnson is one of England's greatest literary figures, in 1773 he was enticed by his friend James Boswell to go with him on a tour of the Highlands and Hebrides. Both published books based on the journey. Johnson described his experience of Scotland. Boswell described Scotland's experience of Johnson. Late But Live gives the two the chance to try and flog their travel guides to a new audience, 230 years after they made their journey. Boswell hosts a book launch, interviewing Johnson, discussing Scotland ancient and modern, and taking questions from the audience. This is an hilarious new play which has Johnson and Boswell leap into 21st century Scotland. Their wit and invective are rapier sharp and able to focus on a range of contemporary targets as they ponder the changes and achievements of the 'Scotchmen' in the intervening period.
