James V: Katherine
Rona Munro’s renowned James Plays continue with this fifth standalone production, presenting an up close and intimate performance, with focussed, raw storytelling.
About James V: Katherine
A Raw Material & Capital Theatres Co-production
James V: Katherine
"If a young woman made you smile, you wouldny want to see her set on fire, would you?"
Katherine is a nineteen-year-old woman on 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 love story…
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, and now, this latest standalone episode tours to theatres, town halls and arts centres across the country. Experience this epic tale presented as an up-close-and-intimate performance.
Written by RONA MUNRO
Directed by ORLA O’LOUGHLIN
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
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