Jekyll & Hyde Performance
Last year’s One Book – One Edinburgh performance of Kidnapped - When Kilts Were Banned in schools, book shops, theatres and shopping centres was a big hit.
© Edinburgh Evening News, 2007
The same people are behind the Jekyll & Hyde adaptation for this year's reading campaign. You can expect another memorable treat.
Experience Robert Louis Stevenson straight from the hip.
Storytelling with style, devised by Donald Smith
and produced by the Scottish Storytelling Centre,
makers of Kidnapped: When Kilts Were Banned.
What’s It All About?
A Specimen is a 45-minute dramatisation of Stevenson’s story Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and it will be hosted at arts centres and schools across the city during February 2008.
The performance involves just two actors, with minimal props and costume. It has been scripted by Donald Smith, Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, and developed in conjunction with City of Literature Trust to support the Edinburgh citywide reading campaign. This is a simple, striking and stylish re-telling of a classic story, bringing it alive for new audiences.
Note: the performance is not recommended for young people under 11 years of age.
Where Can I See It?
Public Performance:
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4-6pm Waterstones, 13-14 Princes Street (East End)
There will be an instore taster performance of the play during the book signing event by comic book legends Cam Kennedy and Alan Grant, Last year the Kidnapped - When Kilts were Banned performance startled the signature hunters, and halted the signing event in its tracks, twice. The players were well received wherever they went, so don't miss this opportunity to catch them in a relaxed public atmosphere. And even better, it is free, but they'll start whenever they'll fancy it, so come early.
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7pm and 9pm Scottish Storytelling Centre
- 7pm show fully booked - extra 9pm show added !
43-54 High Street, Edinburgh
The 45-minute show will be followed by an exclusive post-show discussion with the adaptor, the performers and One Book - One Edinburgh team. Stevenson's story raises significant contemporary issues. How should we interpret it today? And is Edinburgh a Jekyll and Hyde city?
Due to popular demand, we're delighted to announce a second performance at 9pm in addition to the billed 7pm event.
Call 0131 556 9579 or email reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com to book your £5 tickets.
Schools Performance:
We have some free performances of Jekyll and Hyde – A Specimen to give away to City of Edinburgh Council high schools that are participating in the campaign, and who have planned activities for their school – library displays, events, workshops, readings, class activities etc.
Drop us a line and let us know now what you’re planning and we’ll put your name forward for the free performances which will take place at schools in the city in February. We will bring the performance to you - you don’t need to do anything except provide the space and the audience.
