Rapunzel

World premiere | National Theatre of Scotland By Apphia Campbell, Johnny McKnight, Uma Nada-Rajah, Morna Pearson, Stef Smith, Meghan Tyler and Anita Vettesse

Available Wed 23 Dec - Mon 4 Jan

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About

A hairy tale adventure.

Rapunzel is a celebration of theatricality, music and storytelling. A chance to hear from every character in this well-known hairy tale, untangled and re-braided for this day and age. A chance to sit with the family and finally piece together the story of one lassie and her journey from isolation to taking her rightful place at the…. Hey come on, I’m not going to give away the ending now, am I?

A very special online festive show filmed in the beautiful surrounds of Stirling Castle, created by a Christmas cracker writing team, featuring sparkling showtunes from Novasound and directed by Scottish Panto King Johnny McKnight.

A National Theatre of Scotland production in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland.

Credits

  • DirectorJohnny McKnight
  • Film DirectorStewart Kyasimire
  • Video Designer/AnimationJamie McDonald
  • Set and Costume DesignerKenny Miller (he/him)
  • Lighting DesignerLizzie Powell
  • ComposerAudrey Tait
  • ComposerLauren Gilmour
  • Casting DirectorLaura Donnelly
  • EditorSeth Hardwick
  • Creative CollaboratorShona Reppe
  • WritersApphia Campbell, Johnny McKnight, Uma Nada-Rajah, Morna Pearson, Stef Smith, Meghan Tyler and Anita Vettesse

  • Amber Sylvia Edwards

    Rapunzel

  • Darren Brownlie

    Rosey Posey

  • Johnny McKnight

    Narrator

  • Julie Wilson Nimmo

    Anita Haircut / Queen Mary

  • Katie Barnett

    Gothel

  • Michelle Chantelle Hopewell

    Betty Botanista

  • Reuben Joseph

    Prince Hairy

Behind the Scenes

Win your own Fairytale by Supporting National Theatre of Scotland

With most theatres closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be almost no Christmas shows on Scottish stages this Winter. But to celebrate the announcement of their new Christmas show, Rapunzel, the National Theatre of Scotland is offering audiences the opportunity to win their own live fairytale experience.

By donating to the National Theatre of Scotland’s new Future Fund, audience members’ names will be entered into a prize draw. The lucky winner will receive a visit from Rapunzel cast members, who will deliver a special fairytale performance at their home or at a suitable local venue.

With the live performing arts sector devastated by the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, the Future Fund has been set up to enable the National Theatre of Scotland to maximise the production of new work and projects for the benefit of Scottish audiences and theatre venues, and to continue creating paid employment opportunities for freelance theatre artists and technicians.

The competition is live now and closes at midnight on Mon 4 Jan. Donations, competition entries and full terms and conditions can be found here

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