
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Live at Leith Theatre
Fri 25 - Sun 27 February 2022 | Leith Theatre
Overview
Enter a world of dark duplicity...
Within the century-old walls of historic Leith Theatre, something sinister is stirring. A gothic tale of double lives and inner demons, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde takes on its own hybrid identity in this unique retelling.
You, the audience, will step foot into a live filmset where you will witness the simultaneous creation and screening of this one-off experience. Be there as the drama unfolds on screen and in the historic rooms and hallways of Leith Theatre.
Concerned by his good friend Dr Henry Jekyll’s recent behaviour, Gabriel Utterson is driven to uncover the identity of the mysterious and dangerous Mr. Hyde, to whom Jekyll is enthralled. Whilst on this search for the truth, Utterson finds himself seduced by the society of Edinburgh’s rich and powerful, but beneath the glossy façade lies a grim and brutal reality.
‘Who is this man? Why have I never heard of him before? And what is he to you that you would entrust him with all this?’ Gabriel Utterson
Conceived and directed by Hope Dickson Leach.
Written by Hope Dickson Leach and Vlad Butucea, based on the iconic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Produced by National Theatre of Scotland and Selkie Productions in association with Screen Scotland and Sky Arts.
We are very grateful to the Weston Culture Fund, Sir Ewan and Lady Brown, The Foyle Foundation, The Britford Bridge Trust, The William Syson Foundation, and The Woolbeding Charity for their generous support.
Photography by Laurence Winram.
Live From Leith Theatre | From 27 February
From Sunday 27 February, this unique theatre / cinema hybrid production will be captured live from Leith Theatre and streamed into cinemas across the UK. Click the link below to find out more and find your nearest screening.
Cast
Lorn Macdonald
UttersonHenry Pettigrew
Dr JekyllTam Dean Burn
Councillor BeggCaroline Deyga
MabelLois Hagerty
Little GirlDavid Hayman
Sir Danvers CarewScott Miller
TennantAlison Peebles
PoolePeter Singh
LanyonAli Watt
Inspector HayGreg Miller Burns
Angus Lithgow/WaiterPatrick Wallace
Sandy Lithgow/Doorman/Worker
Creative team
Access
Friday 25 February performance Captioned by Louisa McDaid and Audio Described by Chris McKiddie
Sunday 27 February BSL Interpreted Yvonne Waddell.
Wheelchair Access: Circle seats are only available up stairs and there is no lift at the venue. Wheelchair-accessible seats are in the stalls only.