The Garrick's contribution to the celebrations for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II.

As our contribution we are very proud to be presenting this engrossing play by one of our premier writers. The play follows the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I from shortly before Mary's return to Scotland, through her marriage to Darnley, Rizzio's death, the scandal over Bothwell to Mary's imprisonment and subsequent execution, with the play closing as Spain prepares its Armada.

With an all-star cast and the sumptuous costumes for which the Garrick is renowned this is a celebration not to be missed.

CAST 

• Mary, Queen of Scots: Stephanie Hawthorne

• Claud Nau: Ian Fensome

• William Cecil: Terry Chandler

• Elizabeth I of England: Pam Nolan

• Robert Dudley: Martin Creevy

• John Knox: Hugh Everett

• David Rizzio: Mark Jephcott

• Lord Morton: Richard Frost

• Lord Bothwell: Bryn Thomas

• Lord Bishop of Durham: Frank Boylan

• Sir Francis Walsingham: Roger Metcalfe

• De Quadra: David Midgeley

• Davison: Mike Shaw

• Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley: John Keen

• Ruthven: Brian Stoner

• Lindsey: Daniel Cloran

• Tala: Derrick Dykins

• Ormiston: Alex Wilson

• Douglas: David Walton

• Falconside: Peter Coatman

Court Ladies:

• Paula Taylor

• Mandy Flude

• Caroline Hickey

• Juliet Wilson

Directed by Sonia Dykstra

Designer: Juliet Jones

Costume Design & Creation: Mike Shaw

Sound Design: Robin Watkinson

Sound Operator: Steve Williamson

Lighting Design & Operation: Mike North