{"id":6304,"date":"2016-06-25T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-25T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeiswhathappens.ca\/?p=6304"},"modified":"2026-01-15T19:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:24:28","slug":"the-jameses-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeiswhathappens.ca\/?p=6304","title":{"rendered":"The Jameses……."},"content":{"rendered":"

Brilliant is the only word to describe the concept of the “Jameses,” – a theatrical event, now on a world tour. It is:<\/p>\n

1. A trilogy of three plays about James I, James II and James III, who ruled Scotland during the 1400s.<\/p>\n

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2. An 11-hour epic of amazing theatre – all three plays were meant to be viewed in succession, in one day.<\/p>\n

3. Being staged at the decommissioned Hearn generating station near Leslie St. spit – just the perfect place. In it’s crumbling state, the Hearn resembles an ancient castle, battered by the forces of time.<\/p>\n

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4. Performed by actors from The National Theatre of Scotland, who are amazing.<\/p>\n

5. Written by Rona Munro, just prior to the referendum to decide, if Scotland should leave the UK. Plays for times of change – then and now!!<\/p>\n

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We saw James I last Tuesday evening. It was stunning!! The play fitted perfectly into a theatre, which featured on-stage seating, balconies and galleries made from old shipping containers, a five story ceiling, with supporting walls of poured concrete, and a haunting darkness in the absence of overhead lighting. I was transported.<\/p>\n

The only negative was the portable toilettes. Really, when you are paying $100.00 a ticket, you expect something a little better than a dilapidated “Johnny on the Spot.”<\/p>\n

Still, the experience was worth the inconvenience – Luminato, you rock!!<\/p>\n

Have a brilliant day!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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