Wednesday March 11th 2026
Haddington Corn Exchange
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
The Brunton brings The Junkie Miracles a powerful and thought-provoking play, to Haddington Corn Exchange on Saturday 4 April at 7.30pm.
The Junkie Miracles from 12 Step Productions, is a powerful and thought-provoking play, inspired by real lives and lived experiences. Written by award-winning Scottish playwright Des Dillon (Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim). This innovative production tells the stories of four addicts from different walks of life who have hit rock bottom and are tumbling into the abyss. Only four miracles can save them. The stories shine a light on the grit, humour, and hope found in addiction recovery.
Writer Des Dillon, said: “I asked these people to tell me about the worst day of their lives, the day they hit rock bottom, and made them want to recover. Here, they do that with great effect.”
He explained that the stories related in The Junkie Miracles are: “Unique but also largely unheard because of the stigma around substance abuse.”
Told with empathy, edge, and truth The Junkie Miracles is directed by Stuart Falconer, who also acts in the play. He is also a recovering addict and explained: “This is not just theatre. It’s testimony. It’s recovery. It’s proof that even in the darkest attic, a miracle can happen.”
The cast includes Samantha Dodds (Eastenders, Doctors, 2000 Acres of Skye), Stephen Andrew-Grant (The Lieutenant of Inishmore – Citizens Theatre, Shrek – Beacon Arts Centre), Elaine Ramage, Mary Waters and Will Speirs.
The Junkie Miracles doesn’t shy away from the pain – overdoses, relapses, broken families – but it also celebrates the joy that recovery can bring, not just to the addict, but to everyone around them.
Stuart says: “They’re real accounts from people who’ve lived through it, survived it, and now share them as part of their healing, detailing the depths of their struggles and the transformative experiences that prompted them to seek help.
“This play aims to broaden public acceptance, awareness and empathy to all addictions and to do so in a dramatic and enjoyable way with the hope that it will open people’s minds and encourage discussion and debate on this terrible illness in our country.”
After previously touring in 2025, the play received strong feedback from audience members.
One audience review said: “A funny, emotional, thought provoking, eye-opening and down to earth production. Talented actors. Extremely well written.”
With another saying: “honest, funny, sad and beautifully put together.”
There will be a Q&A with the company after the show and the performance is recommended for ages 14 plus.
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