Casting Announcement Hope Dickson Leach’s THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE

Leading Scottish actors Lorn Macdonald and Henry Pettigrew will take on the roles of Utterson and Dr Jekyll supported by Tam Dean Burn, Caroline Deyga, Lois Hagerty, David Hayman, Scott Miller, Alison Peebles, Peter Singh and Ali Watts.

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.

Live at Leith Theatre:

Dates: 25 to 27 February 2022 at 7pm

Booking Information: www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

All seats for the Live at Leith Theatre production have now been allocated however further production seats may be released closer to the performance date please check the National Theatre of Scotland website for more information.

Cinema Listings for The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Live From Leith Theatre stream will be announced on 28 January.

Access: Audio described and captioned performances on Friday 25 February

and BSL interpreted performance on Sunday 27 February

27 February 2022, 7pm: ‘As live’ streamed in selected Scottish cinemas.

28 February – 05 March 2022: Encore screenings in UK cinemas”