Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees, Thu & Sat: 2.30pm
Age: 12+ (Includes some strong language and violence)
Running Time: 2 hours, 30 mins (includes a 20 min. interval)
Raw Material & Capital Theatres in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
James IV: Queen of the Fight
“You’re a wonder.
You’re a window into a wide world.”
Scotland, 1504, seen fresh through the eyes of new arrivals Ellen and Anne, two Moorish women who were expected to take their place at a royal court....but not this one. Both women now have to fight to find and keep a place in the dazzling, dangerous world of the Scottish Court of James IV. It’s a world where war is never far away, words of love and promises of peace are not what they seem and where poets might turn out to be more dangerous than any assassin.
Blythe Duff (Taggart, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and Daniel Cahill (All My Sons for Dundee Rep and River City for BBC) are returning to the James Plays following their roles in James I, II and III, and are joined by Danielle Jam (Them! For NTS, Molly and Mack for BBC) as Ellen, and Laura Lovemore (Queen of the New Year for BBC and Life is a Dream for The Lyceum) as Anne.
Employing the same wit and theatricality of the first three James Plays, acclaimed playwright Rona Munro takes you back to a thrilling and uncharted period of Scottish history in this brand-new production. Join us on the journey.
Content warning
This play includes a recitation of ‘Ane Blak Moor’ (A Black Moor) by William Dunbar, one of the earliest documented instances of a poem using racialised and discriminatory language in Scotland, as well as violence, blood and depiction of infant death.
More information can be found here.
unflinching and blistering
The List
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The Scotsman
braw and brilliant
Liam Rudden
fluid and forthright
The Guardian
epic
The Stage
What a show!
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Dates
Credits
Cast
Blythe Duff, Dame Phemy
Daniel Cahill, James IV
Danielle Jam, Ellen
Laura Lovemore, Anne
Ewan Black, Turnbull/Fighter/Ensemble
Malcolm Cumming, Donald
Keith Fleming, Dunbar
Sarita Gabony, Margaret
Thierry Mabonga, Peter
Samuel Pashby, Douglas/Ensemble
Gameli Tordzro, Ensemble/Musician
Creative Team
Writer Rona Munro
Director Laurie Sansom
Designer Jon Bausor
Historical consultant Dr Onyeka Nubia
Movement Director Neil Bettles
Music composed by Paul Leonard Morgan
Sound Designer Garry Boyle
Lighting Designer Lizzie Powell
Casting Director Laura Donnelly CDG
Fight Directors Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown of RC-Annie Ltd
Associate Director (Rehearsals) Jaïrus Obayomi
Associate Director (Tour) Luke Kernaghan
Access
Captioning
Thu 6 October 7.30PM
Captioner: Ben Poots
Audio Description
Sat 8 October, 2.30PM
Audio Description: Judy Gilbert & John Cummings
BSL - Sign Language Interpreted
Sat 8 October, 2.30PM
BSL Interpreter: Shaurna Dickson
Position: Auditorium Left
Touch Tours
Sat 8 October 1.30PM
Capital Theatres aim to be accessible to all. We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
Discounts
Friends 20% off Standard Tickets (excludes Previews and Fri/Sat)
Groups (8+): £4 off Stalls and Dress.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Concessions £3 off. (excludes Previews and Fri/Sat)
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
School Groups (10+): £8.50 (excl. Fri/Sat). Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students. Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Student Standby: £10*
Discounts are available to people with disabilities, please call the Box Office to book your tickets.
If you would like to book a wheelchair space or if you have any special requirements, please phone the box office who can advise.
- Our staff can be called on 0131 529 6000
- by using Text Relay on 18002 0131 529 6003
- or emailed at bookings@capitaltheatres.com.
* Student Standby tickets are subject to availability on the day of the performance and can only be purchased in person at the Box Office from 12pm. A valid Student or Young Scot ID is required. Only one ticket per card.
All discounts may be withdrawn at any time.
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