Mary Stuart

A new version of Schiller's masterpiece, presented from 7-30 May 2009 at Clwyd Theatr Cymru. Mike Poulton's highly acclaimed version of Schiller's Don Carlos was first staged in Sheffield in 2004 and then became a hit on the West End. Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) was widely regarded as the national dramatist of Germany and second only to Goethe in importance.

Mary Stuart tells the story of the personal struggle between two extraordinary women - one French, one English - both captive to the demands of sovereignty and both caught in a tumult of political and religious intrigue.'Scotland may be a savage nation, Lady, but the English wash their hands in blood.' Mary Stuart tells the story of the personal struggle between two extraordinary women - one French, one English - both captive to the demands of sovereignty and both caught in a tumult of political and religious intrigue. Which of them is the rightful Queen of England - Mary Stuart or Elizabeth Tudor? Mary Stuart, written in 1800 by Friedrich Schiller, is presented in this new version by Mike Poulton following his Don Carlos for Sheffield/West End. The play was produced at Clwyd Theatr Cymru 7-30 May 2009. 'Magnificent ...Mike Poulton's fleet and vivid translation ...all the deftly plotted twists and turns of a thriller. You lean forward in your seat, desperate to discover what happens next ...a masterpiece' Daily Telegraph on Mike Poulton's version of Schiller's Don Carlos.