James V: Katherine by Rona Munro Paperback Book

Description: James V: Katherine by Rona Munro Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A thrilling play about a turbulent time in Scotlands history, continuing Rona Munros series of history plays set during the reigns of Scotlands generations of Stewart kings. Publisher Description 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 Kings 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 Scotlands history, events that changed the nation forever. It is also a play filled with hidden histories, deft comedy and a secret love story between two young women.Rona Munros renowned James Plays are a breathtaking series of plays set during the reigns of Scotlands generations of Stewart kings. Each play stands alone as a thrilling depiction of a moment in Scottish history, full of playful wit and boisterous theatricality; taken together, the cycle is a uniquely compelling narrative of a nation tussling with its past and future.James V: Katherine was first staged at Capital Theatres The Studio, in April 2024, directed by Orla OLoughlin, before embarking on a Scottish tour. It was a co-production between Raw Material and Capital Theatres, who previously produced James IV: Queen of the Fight.Rona Munro is a writer who has written extensively for stage, radio, film and television. Earlier works in the James Plays cycle (I–III) have been performed at the National Theatre in London, across the UK and internationally, and have won Evening Standard and Writers Guild of Great Britain Awards.Powerful... bursts with energy and revelation... At just 75 minutes, Munros play packs a lot in, from a clear and convincing portrait of the Reformation era to the tenderness and passion of Katherine and Jennys love... revelatory— The StageExceptional... a spirited play about faith, love and zealotry— Financial TimesA brilliant gem, witty, gallus (cheeky), pulls no punches... intricate and accessible... very funny... The relationship between Katherine and Jenny is at times erotic but sensitive and beautifully done... superb— Broadway BabyDark, brooding and intense... a very moving and powerful piece... accessible and relevant... a triumph— West End Best FriendThoroughly modern... a play full of love and anger... Rona Munros series of history plays is centuries-spanning, zeitgeist-busting— HeraldPlunges bravely into a political and personal cauldron... Munro wisely sidesteps the issues [of history and politics] in favour of letting the drama unfold... all of the characters are distinctively drawn— WhatsOnStageRona Munros brief but powerful new play has pace, clarity and energy... rivets the attention, and wins roars of applause from the audience— Scotsman Author Biography Rona Munro is a writer who has written extensively for stage, radio, film and television.Her plays include: James V: Katherine (Raw Material and Capital Theatres tour, 2024); Mary (Hampstead Theatre, 2022); James IV: Queen of the Fight (National Theatre of Scotland, 2022); a stage adaptation of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein (UK tour, 2019); a stage adaptation of Louis de Bernières novel Captain Corellis Mandolin (UK tour & West End, 2019); Scuttlers (Royal Exchange, Manchester, 2015); The James Plays trilogy (National Theatre of Scotland, the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Great Britain, 2014); Donnys Brain (Hampstead Theatre, 2012); Pandas (Traverse, 2011); Little Eagles (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2011); The Last Witch (Traverse Theatre & Edinburgh International Festival, 2009); Long Time Dead (Paines Plough & Drum Theatre Plymouth, 2006); The Indian Boy (RSC, 2006); Iron (Traverse Theatre, 2002; Royal Court, London, 2003); The Maiden Stone (Hampstead Theatre, 1995); and Bold Girls (7:84 and Hampstead Theatre, 1990).She is the co-founder, with actress Fiona Knowles, of Scotlands oldest continuously performing, small-scale touring theatre company, The Msfits. Their one-woman shows have toured every year since 1986.Film and television work includes the Ken Loach film Ladybird Ladybird, Aimee and Jaguar and television dramas Rehab (directed by Antonia Bird) and BAFTA-nominated Bumping the Odds for the BBC. She has also written many other single plays for television and contributed to series including Casualty and Dr Who. Most recently, she wrote the screenplay for Oranges and Sunshine, directed by Jim Loach and starring Emily Watson and Hugo Weaving.She has contributed several radio plays to the Stanley Baxter Playhouse series on BBC Radio 4. Details ISBN 1839043431 ISBN-13 9781839043437 Title James V: Katherine Author Rona Munro Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 80 Publisher Nick Hern Books GE_Item_ID:159934444; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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