Details

Written in 1888 by August Strindberg, Miss Julie is set on Midsummer's Eve on the estate of a Count in Sweden. Miss Julie finds herself drawn to a named Jean, who is particularly well-travelled, well-mannered and well-read but he is engaged to the cook, Christine. Miss Julie and Jean's relationship escalates rapidly to feelings of love and is subsequently consummated. Over the course of the play Miss Julie and Jean battle until Jean convinces her that the only way to escape her predicament is to commit suicide.

Cast/Performers

Maxine Peake (Miss Julie), Joe Armstrong (Jean), Carla Henry, Liam Gerrard

Creatives/Company

Author: August Strindberg
Producer: Royal Exchange
Director(s): Sarah Frankcom, Sarah Frankcom
Adapted by: David Eldridge
Translation: Charlotte Barslund
Design: Max Jones
Lighting: Johanna Town
Sound: Steve Brown
Music: Olly Fox