The renowned James Plays continue with this fifth standalone episode, which will surprise and delight audiences when presented as an up-close-and-intimate performance, with focussed, raw storytelling, in smaller theatres around Scotland. Directed by Orla O’Loughlin, James V: Katherine places a lesser-known female historical figure front and centre in the story – a nineteen-year-old woman on trial in the King’s court, defending herself from being tortured and executed. 

This play is based on real historical figures and is a speculative interpretation of key events at the very start of the Scottish Reformation, events which did happen and did change Scotland forever. But this is also a love story…

By Rona Munro

Supported by:
Chris Grace Hartness

Creative Scotland Touring Fund 

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	Content Warning: Strong language, sexual content and use of haze & incense A Raw Material & Capital Theatres Co-production - James V: Katherine ★★★★ 'EXCEPTIONAL' FT ★★★★ 'BURSTS WITH ENERGY AND REVELATION' THE STAGE ★★★★ 'POWERFUL' SCOTSMAN ★★★★ 'FULL OF LOVE AND ANGER' HERALD "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 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 - have entertained audiences on main stages since 2014. Now, this latest standalone episode tours to theatres, town halls and arts centres across the country, in a co-production between Raw Material and Capital Theatres, 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. Listen to a podcast interview with Rona Munro and Ashley Douglas <a target="_blank" href="http://https://www.puttingittogethercast.com"> here.</a> View the online programme <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rawmaterialarts.com/jvk-programme"> here. </a> Written by: RONA MUNRO Directed by: ORLA O’LOUGHLIN Associate Director: EVE NICOL Movement Director and Intimacy Co-ordinator: JANICE PARKER Designer: BECKY MINTO Lighting Designer: DEREK ANDERSON Composer/Sound Designer: DANNY KRASS Cast: SEAN CONNOR (River City, Moorcroft) CATRIONA FAINT (Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning, Enough Of Him), BENJAMIN OSUGO (Alföld, A Christmas Carol) and ALYTH ROSS (Dalgliesh). Supported by Chris Grace Hartness and funded by the Creative Scotland Touring Fund. Image: MIHAELA BODLOVIC Stirling University Students: £2.50 tickets available with your student card. Can only be purchased at Macrobert Box Office in person with a valid Stirling university ID card. Tickets are limited so you'll need to act quickly.
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James V: Katherine

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James V: Katherine

Friday 24th May

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