James V: Katherine... on tour!
After receiving its world premiere at The Studio on Wednesday 10 April, James V: Katherine embarked on a regional tour to 10 theatres, townhalls and arts centres across the country.
About the show
A Raw Material and Capital Theatres co-production
James V: Katherine
"If a young woman made you smile, you wouldnae want to see her set on fire, would you?"
Katherine Hamilton is a nineteen-year-old woman facing arrest and trial in the King’s court, with only her quick wit as a defence against execution.
James V: Katherine is a dramatic interpretation of key events during a turbulent time in Scotland’s history, events that did happen and did change Scotland forever. But this is also a play filled with hidden histories, deft comedy and a secret love story between two young women.
Rona Munro’s renowned James Plays - the theatrical series set during the reigns of Scotland’s generations of Stewart kings - has entertained audiences on main stages since 2014. Directed by Orla O’Loughlin (Enough Of Him, What Girls Are Made Of), experience this epic tale presented as an up-close-and-intimate performance.
Supported by Chris Grace Hartness.
Funded by the Creative Scotland Touring Fund.
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Tour dates
The court of James V visits Tron Theatre Glasgow (25-27 Apr), Lemon Tree Aberdeen (30 Apr-4 May), Mull Theatre Tobermory (7-8 May), Eden Court Inverness (10-11 May), Dunoon Burgh Hall (14-15 May), Birnam Arts Centre (17-18 May), Byre Theatre St Andrews (21-22 May), Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling (24-25 May), Eastgate Theatre Peebles (28-29 May) and Melrose Corn Exchange (31 May-1 Jun).
Press Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★
"Powerful and revelatory"
The Stage
★ ★ ★ ★
"Exceptional"
Financial Times
★ ★ ★ ★
"Terrier-like ferocity"
The Herald
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Credits
Cast
Sean Connor
Catriona Faint
Benjamin Osugo
Alyth Ross
Creative team
Written by Rona Munro
Directed by Orla O’Loughlin
Designer: Becky Minto
Lighting Designer: Derek Anderson
Composer/Sound Designer: Danny Krass
Associate Director: Eve Nicol
