Rapunzel is a celebration of theatricality, music and storytelling. A chance to hear from every character in this well-known hairy tale, untangled and re-braided for this day and age. A chance to sit with the family and finally piece together the story of one lassie and her journey from isolation to taking her rightful place at the…. Hey come on, I’m not going to give away the ending now, am I?

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Rapunzel

A hairy tale adventure

“You all know the story of Rapunzel, right? That lassie with the long hair who’s been trapped in her lockdown tower for what feels like forever. The lassie who’s sitting there like a loon waiting for some Prince will come along and save her. Well, think again.

Cos I bet nobody mentioned the hairdresser who made it her life’s mission to track Rapunzel down? Or Rapunzel’s twin brother who’s terrified he’s going to have to take the throne if his sister isn’t found? And they certainly didn’t mention that six foot all singing, all dancing rose in the garden whose psychic visions are going to save the day?

Because you see to truly know a story, you must know all the deets. And let me tell you chookies, the story you know of Rapunzel is incomplete. But finally, at long last, you get to hear from all the characters, all six sides, all six chapters. And despite what you might have thought, they don’t all end in happily ever after.

Rapunzel is a celebration of theatricality, music and storytelling. A chance to hear from every character in this well-known hairy tale, untangled and re-braided for this day and age. A chance to sit with the family and finally piece together the story of one lassie and her journey from isolation to taking her rightful place at the…. Hey come on, I’m not going to give away the ending now, am I?” Paige Ootabook, Narrator

A very special festive show filmed in the beautiful surrounds of Stirling Castle, created by a Christmas cracker writing team, featuring sparkling showtunes from Novasound and directed by Scottish Panto King Johnny McKnight. Also available will be a free, fun, festive activity pack for families to enjoy over the holiday period.

TRAILER

Directed by Johnny McKnight

Film Directed by Stewart Kyasimire

Written by Apphia Campbell, Johnny McKnight, Uma Nada-Rajah, Morna Pearson, Stef Smith, Meghan Tyler and Anita Vettesse.

A National Theatre of Scotland production in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland.

Info

Run time 75 Minutes

Age rec 6+

Released 2020

Origin UK – English language

If you make your booking with the above link, 50% of your contribution will be going directly towards The Touring Network, who support live performance in small-scale venues across the Highlands & Islands.

Creative team

Directed by Johnny McKnight and Film Directed by Stewart Kyasimire

Written by Apphia Campbell, Johnny McKnight, Uma Nada-Rajah, Morna Pearson, Stef Smith, Meghan Tyler and Anita Vettesse.

Designed by Kenny Miller, Music composed by Audrey Tait and Lauren GilmourNovasound, Animation and Visual Effects by Jamie Macdonald, Lighting Designed by Lizzie Powell and Creative Collaborator – Shona Reppe

Cast

Amber Sylvia Edwards (Rapunzel); Darren Brownlie (Rosey Posey), Jamie Rea (BSL Performer – Elfin Safety); Johnny McKnight (Paige Ootabook – the Narrator); Julie Wilson Nimmo (Anita Haircut / Queen Mary); Katie Barnett (Gothel); Michelle Chantelle Hopewell (Betty Botanista) and Reuben Joseph (Prince Hairy)

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