A visceral National Theatre of Scotland production of David Harrower's adaptation of Muriel Spark's novel, directed by Vicky Featherstone and led by Gayle Rankin.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie opens at the Citizens Theatre on Wednesday 21 October, running through to Saturday 24 October. It's a National Theatre of Scotland production, directed by Vicky Featherstone and led by Gayle Rankin, and it's based on Muriel Spark's novel.
The story is set at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls and centres on Miss Jean Brodie, a junior-school teacher who each year picks her 'set' — the crème de la crème of girls she shapes through art and politics, stories of sexual liberation and the women they could become. In return, she demands their utter loyalty. Witty, seductive and swirling in contradictions, her ability to invent her own truths and manipulate her girls eventually leads her to risk everything. This production is David Harrower's adaptation of the book, which he describes as sharpening the knives of the original work.
It's a visceral take on a well-known story, and it's a National Theatre of Scotland production supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown. The run is sold out, so you'll need to keep an eye on returns if you're hoping to get in. It's recommended for ages 14 and over and runs three hours including the interval.
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For those who need them, there are accessible performances throughout the run: audio description, captioning and a touch tour on the Friday, and BSL on the Saturday matinee. The show runs Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 24 October, with evening performances at 7:30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:00pm. Tickets are £14.50 to £43.50, with a £1.50 booking fee per transaction.
Date
21 October – 24 October
19:30
Location
Citizens Theatre, Main TheatrePrice
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
