We are thrilled to introduce you to the full cast making up Brodie’s set in our upcoming production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Based on Muriel Spark’s classic novel, adapted by David Harrower and directed by Vicky Featherstone, this visceral production takes a head-on look at the enduring moral fascination with such a beguiling and dangerous character.      

This adaptation by David Harrower is a new version commissioned by National Theatre of Scotland, developed and updated from the original play which was presented at the Donmar Warehouse, London in 2018.  

Gayle Rankin takes on the iconic role of Miss Jean Brodie, and is joined by Maureen Beattie, Dyfan Dwyfor, Brian Ferguson, with Liberty Black, Sophie Fortune, Tallulah Grieve, Shreya Khaund Marshall and Bobby Rainsbury as Brodie’s girls.  

The show opens at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh in October before touring to Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, His Majesty’s Theatre Edinburgh and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Director Vicky Featherstone said

“As we hurtle towards the first day of rehearsals for The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, I am so excited to be working with this incredible group of actors and creatives, led by Gayle Rankin, and with a spicy new version by David Harrower which seeks to honour everything that Spark gave us while creating something which feels urgent, surprising and fresh. We are all looking forward to bringing all the thrilling complexity that is Brodie to life once again for Scottish audiences.”    

Gayle Rankin is Miss Jean Brodie. Gayle is a Tony Award-nominated Scottish performer well known for her role as Sheila the She-Wolf in the hit Netflix series GLOW and as the mysterious Alys Rivers in HBO’s House of the Dragon. Gayle recently finished a run on Broadway as Sally Bowles opposite Eddie Redmayne in the award-winning production of Cabaret (Tony nominated).  

Maureen Beattie is Miss MacKay, the headmistress of the Marcia Blaine School for Girls. Maureen Beattie previously worked with National Theatre of Scotland in Yer Granny, 27, The Enquirer and Inteference. Other stage credits include extensive Shakespeare productions, including many at the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre of GB, and appeared as Lear in King Lear at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer.  

Liberty Black as Mary Macgregor, one of Brodie’s girls. Liberty graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2025 and made her professional stage debut in National Theatre of Scotland and Lepus Production’s KELI last year.

Dyfan Dwyfor is Teddy Lloyd, the art master at Marcia Blaine. He most recently appeared on Scottish stages in The Seagull at the Royal Lyceum Theatre. Other recent stage credits include Nye (National Theatre), The Man in the Submarine (Perth Theatre) and Life is a Dream (Royal Lyceum Theatre).

Brian Ferguson is Gordon Lowther, the singing master at Marcia Blaine. In 2024, Brian appeared in the BBC reboot of Ian Rankin’s Rebus in the BBC reboot as Michael Rebus, with his performance being nominated for Best Actor at the RTS Scotland Awards. He most recently worked with National Theatre of Scotland in Cyrano de Bergerac (with Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre). His previous NTS credits include Anything That Gives Off Light, Black Watch, Rupture and Snuff.  

Sophie Fortune as Joyce Emily, a pupil at Marcia Blaine. Sophie trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and was most recently seen on stage in Inexperience (Pitlochry Festival Theatre).  

Tallulah Greive as Monica Douglas, one of Brodie’s girls. Tallulah played Orla the feature film Our Ladies, and was longlisted for the Breakthrough Performance category at the British Independent Film Awards in 2021. She most recently appeared on Scottish stages at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in The Seagull, and Anna Karenina (co-produced with Bristol Old Vic).  

Shreya Khaund Marshall as Jenny Gray, one of Brodie’s girls. Shreya is a third year acting student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. This is her professional stage debut.  

Bobby Rainsbury as Sandy Stranger, one of Brodie’s girls and her special confidante. Bobby is best known for her role as Maura Grant in the Outlander spinoff, Blood of my Blood. This is her professional stage debut.  

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a new stage adaptation by David Harrower, based on the novel by Muriel Spark, directed by Vicky Featherstone.

A National Theatre of Scotland Production, presented in partnership with The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and in association with Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Full tour dates, cast biogs and booking info here.