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. Recommended for 14+. A thrilling upstairs-downstairs liaison, played out against a background of industrial and social unrest, August Strindberg's masterpiece is relocated to 1920s Scotland in this powerful new version of the classic European play.

Cast/Performers

Louise Brealey (Julie), Keith Fleming (John), Jessica Hardwick (Christine)

Creatives/Company

Author: August Strindberg
Adapted by: Zinnie Harris
Director: Dominic Hill
Design: Neil Haynes
Lighting: Stuart Jenkins
Costume: Elaine Coyle