Caged: The True Story of Isabella MacDuff

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Theatre (drama, historical)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 1 year

Description

The true story of Isabella MacDuff and Mary Bruce, condemned to hang in cages for all to see and abuse, a warning to any who would defy Longshanks. Their crime? Helping the Bruce fight for an independent Scotland. Hear their heartbreaking but darkly funny tales of hardship and abuse, of dignity and strength, and of freedom?

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are four flights of stairs into the venue.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Veronica Fudge 14 days ago

Saw Caged at this lovely venue on Friday night (23rd) what an amazing play. A fantastically powerful piece of writing from Colette Swan and an exceptional performance by Eilidh Thomson. This historical true story is easy to follow and the 45 minutes went by so quickly. Congratulations and well done to all involved.

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Alison MacDonald 15 days ago

Five star review of a compelling and powerful performance by an actress that’s the living embodiment of a woman who played a key role in Scottish history but has remained unknown and unsung. It was an electrifying, passionate performance and I wish I’d seen this show earlier in the festival to encourage others to go and see this actress. She’d make a perfect Lady Macbeth too!

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Susan Hughes 19 days ago

Saw this little gem on Saturday evening. The performance was strong, captivating and kept my interest throughout. An amazing story about an amazing woman portrayed by an amazing actress. Such a shame it is on so late because it deserves a much wider audience.

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 16 days ago

Caged is a strong entry into the genre of women-from-history-telling-their-own-stories

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British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 19 days ago

Isabella MacDuff has something to say: stop and listen

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