The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart
09/02/2011 - 23/04/2017
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Pull up a chair and whet your whistle for an evening of anarchic theatre, live music and strange goings-on…
One wintry morning Prudencia Hart, an uptight academic, sets off to attend a conference in Kelso in the Scottish Borders. As the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there. Inspired by the border ballads – and delivered in a riotous romp of rhyming couplets, devilish encounters and wild karaoke – Prudencia’s dream-like journey of self-discovery unfolds among and around the audience.
With a rollicking text by David Greig, barnstorming live music; and a ‘terrific, inventive sense of fun…’ (The Scotsman), The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart is the lock-in to end all lock-ins.
National Theatre of Scotland cannot be held responsible in the event of any member of the audience losing their head, their heart or their very self during the course of the performance.
Recommended age guide – 14+
Created by David Greig (writer) and Wils Wilson (director)
Running Time:
TBC
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2016. Jessica Hardwick.Image by Peter Dibdin
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2016. Annie Grace, David McKay, Jessica Hardwick, Aly Macrae and Paul McCole. Image by Peter Dibdin.
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2013. Melody Grove. Image by Johan Perrson
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2013. Paul McCole, Melody Grove, Annie Grace, David Mckay and Aly Macrae. Image by Johan Persson
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2013. Paul McCole, Melody Grove, Annie Grace, David Mckay and Aly Macrae. Image by Drew Farrell
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2013. Paul McCole. Image by Drew Farrell
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2012. 2012. Andrew Clark, Aly Macrae, Madeleine Worrall, Annie Grace and David Mckay. Image by Drew Farrell
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart 2012. Annie Grace, Aly Macrae, Andrew Clark and David Mckay. Image by Drew Farrell
Reviews
Read the full review"a masterclass in the art of storytelling"
The Herald
Read the full review"For anyone who needs to turn back the clock for a few hours, this happy mindbender offers the best deal going on time travel."
New York Times
Read the full review" Prudencia Hart keeps a fine balance between supernatural shocks and Fringe-like silliness."
Time Out New York
Read the full review"a fierce celebration of post-modern culture, completely of its time, and yet enduringly irresistible."
The Scotsman
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The Guardian
Trailer 2016
Creative team
Writer
David Greig
Director
Wils Wilson
Musical Director
Alasdair Macrae
Designer
Georgia McGuinness
Movement Director
Janice Parker
Cast 2017 (McKittrick Hotel, New York City)
Muireann Bird
George Drennan
Peter Hannah
Jessica Hardwick
Cast 2016 (McKittrick Hotel, New York City)
Annie Grace
Melody Grove
Peter Hannah
Paul McCole
Alasdair Macrae
Cast 2016 Scottish Tour
Annie Grace
Jessica Hardwick
Alasdair Macrae
Paul McCole
David McKay
Cast 2014 Scottish tour
Annie Grace
Melody Grove
Alasdair Macrae
Paul McCole
David McKay
Cast 2013 International Tour
Andy Clark
Annie Grace
Melody Grove
Alasdair Macrae
Paul McCole
David McKay
Cast 2012 Scottish Tour
Andy Clark
Annie Grace
Alasdair Macrae
David McKay
Madeleine Worrall