Mary
A new historical drama by Rona Munro that follows James Melville, loyal servant to Mary Queen of Scots, in his quest to discover the truth.
It’s a time of political turmoil and the shocking crimes he has witnessed have shaken him. Now he needs to decide who’s guilty, who’s innocent, and who is too dangerous to accuse.
Performance Dates
21st October-26th November 2022 - Hampstead Theatre - click here for tickets
Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Arts Desk
“An excellently taut and satisfying account of intrigue and betrayal”
“A superb staging by Roxana Silbert”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Reviews Hub
“It showcases an area of history that is little understood and much overlaid with competing narratives. By illustrating how those narratives and perceptions are created and the strands involved, it not only educates but challenges us to simultaneously critically assess what we think we’re learning.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Stage
“Munro’s short, keenly focused script is fiercely relevant”
“An engaging production and an arresting way to stage the downfall of a contested figure in Stuart history”| The Guardian
“Douglas Henshall, star of the TV series Shetland, is superb as the haughty, dyspeptic courtier forced to defend himself and his queen under interrogation”| The Times
“Brilliant depiction of political persuasion” | Time Out
"A political thriller elevated by three fantastic performances.” | Everything Theatre
More about Mary
Douglas Henshall interviewed on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Interview with Rona Munro & Roxana Silbert
Writer - Rona Munro
Director - Roxana Silbert
Assistant Director - Marlie Haco
Set & Costume designer - Ashley Martin-Davis
Lighting Designer - Matt Haskins
Composer & Sound Designer - Nick Powell
Movement Director - Ayse Tashkiran
Casting - Helena Palmer
Cast - Douglas Henshall, Brian Vernel & Rona Morison
Photography - Manuel Harlan
