James trilogy comes to South Yorkshire

THEATRICAL trilogy The James Plays is coming to the Sheffield Lyceum after huge success  at the Edinburgh Festival and the National Theatre.

The James Plays are three plays about James I, II and III of Scotland, bringing to life three generations of Stewart kings who ruled Scotland from 1406-1488.  

First performed in 2014, The James Plays consist of James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock, James II: Day of the Innocents and James III: The True Mirror.

Each play stands alone as a unique vision of a country tussling with its past and future, with its own distinct theatrical atmosphere.

Viewed together they create a complex and compelling narrative on Scottish culture and nationhood.

The kings are played by Steven Miller (James I), familiar to audiences from his long standing role as Lenny Lyons in BBC One’s Casualty, Andrew Rothney (James II) and Matthew Pidgeon (James III).  

They are joined by an ensemble cast including Taggart’s Blythe Duff.

The James Plays are at the Lyceum Theatre from May 7- 8.  

Tickets can be purchased from Sheffield Theatres’ box office in-person, by phone on 0114 249 6000 or online at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.  

Tickets for the whole trilogy are £80 and single performance tickets are priced from £24.