The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Live at Leith Theatre

A unique theatrical live screen experience, and new feature film, conceived and directed by filmmaker Hope Dickson Leach (The Levelling).

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a thrilling new hybrid version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story, conceived and directed by Hope Dickson Leach, adapted from the original novella and relocated from London to Edinburgh. Presented by the National Theatre of Scotland and Selkie Productions in association with Screen Scotland and Sky Arts, this unique new retelling uses innovative theatrical and cinematic techniques to create a live filmic and theatrical experience. Entering a live filmset built within the atmospheric setting of Edinburgh’s historic Leith Theatre, audiences will witness the simultaneous creation and screening in this one-off experience.

Following the final performance on 27 February 2022 The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde will be livestreamed to selected Scottish cinemas. The show will then be screened ‘as live’ during the week of 28 February in UK cinemas. The footage captured during the performances will subsequently be edited into a full feature film, which will be broadcast on Sky Arts in 2023. Screen Scotland’s support is funded through the Scottish Government and The National Lottery

This gripping new adaptation, by Hope Dickson Leach and Vlad Butucea, returns to Edinburgh born writer Robert Louis Stevenson’s original story which was published in 1886. The drama follows Gabriel Utterson as he enters a world of dark duplicity to uncover the identity of the mysterious Mr Hyde and the hold he has over Utterson’s old friend Dr Jekyll.

25, 26 and 27 February 2022: A theatrical live experience at Leith Theatre.
27 February 2022: Live stream in selected Scottish cinemas.
Week of 28 February 2022: ‘As live’ streamed in UK cinemas.
Autumn 2023: Edited feature film broadcast on Sky Arts.

National Theatre of Scotland and Selkie Productions in association with Screen Scotland and Sky Arts present

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Live at Leith Theatre

Conceived and directed by Hope Dickson Leach
Written by Hope Dickson Leach and Vlad Butucea
Based on the iconic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Director of Photography David Liddell, Costume Designer Alisa Kalyanova, Sound Designer Ania Pryzgoda

Supported by Weston Culture Fund, Sir Ewan and Lady Brown, The Britford Bridge Trust, The Foyle Foundation, The William Syson Foundation, The Woolbeding Charity