Mary: A Gig Theatre Show

Chosen by God, but held up by the shaking arms of insatiable men, readying the fall

Blending haunting original music and rich spoken word, Mary: A Gig Theatre Show is a bold reimagining of Mary, Queen of Scots' story. A fresh, feminist retelling of the queen’s story and made by early career Scottish theatre makers, Mary delves into the queen’s inner world providing an emotional response to the hardships Mary faced at the hands of men.

From Knot Tied Theatre, and after an acclaimed run during the 2024 Edinburgh Festival, Mary is an uplifting, rocking journey through time from an extremely talented group of musicians establishing themselves in the Scottish theatre and music scene.

Mary: A Gig Theatre Show is part of the Traverse's £1 Tickets Project.

Image: Carla Watson

The Traverse is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Stunning music and beautiful storytelling come together impeccably to tell Mary’s story” - Theatre and Tonic

★★★★ “A big night in a small room” - The Stage

★★★★ “Original, soulful and moving” - Corr Blimey

★★★★ “Full throttle performances all round, this show is fresh and innovative” - A Young (ish) Perspective

★★★★ “Delicate and nuanced” - The Wee Review

★★★★ “There is no denying that there is something special here” - North West End UK

★★★★ “The perfect blend of music, narrative, and humour” - The Broad

★★★★ “Fifty mesmerising minutes” - The Student

★★★★ “Intrinsically joyful” - Edfringe Review

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