Polly has to become a boy in a hurry. Cutting off her hair and wearing trousers is easy. Learning to fart and belch in public will take more time. And now she's enlisted in the army. But there's a war on. There's always a war on. And Polly and her fellow recruits are suddenly in the thick of it, without any training, and the enemy is hunting them. And as they take the war to the heart of the enemy, they have to use all the resources of the Monstrous Regiment. The only authority is Sergeant Jackrum, a nightmare in a red coat, Falstaff reborn as the god of war! With live music and an immersive atmosphere, Monstrous Regiment is the perfect introduction to Terry Pratchett and a night of theatre like no other. Staged in the Main Hall of Craigmillar Castle, come and be immersed in the war for Borogravia. With authentic Napoleonic uniforms our cast bring the Discworld to life once again in the most unique setting yet. Adapted from one of Terry Pratchett’s most beloved and enduring novels, the title taken from John Knox’s famous misogynist paper, it is inspired in part by famed Edinburgh-based Military Surgeon, Dr James Barry, who upon his death was discovered to have been assigned female at birth. The play explores themes of gender expression and identity, as well as being staunchly anti-war, with the dark trench humour you would expect of Pratchett. Strawmoddie Theatre are one of Edinburgh's most exciting grassroots companies, having had five previous successes with Terry Pratchett adaptations; Guards! Guards!, Hogfather, Men at Arms, Going Postal and Feet of Clay. Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. Praise for Strawmoddie: “The whole production really is a triumph. Brilliant entertainment. Signed, sealed and delivered.” Going Postal, All Edinburgh Theatre **** “Strawmoddie continues to carve out an appreciative audience who longingly await their next performance. Men at Arms’ pacing and character development sets a high quality for the team to deliver with their future shows. And we eagerly await another visit to the Discworld.” Men at Arms, Corr Blimey **** “This is a theatre like no other. Top quality acting, genuine chemistry between the leads, creative staging, supportive sound and the sumptuous costumes all hit the spot.” Amadeus, Fringe Review **** “The applause echoes out to an empty stage, a tribute to this brilliantly told warning from history and not to the very human monsters it portrays.” Conspiracy, British Theatre Guide ***** “Conspiracy is an important reminder that (evil) is done by people, with deniability, rules, purpose, and sometimes even shame, but done none the less.” Conspiracy, North West End *****  Conspiracy is, sadly, a very necessary piece of theatre: a warning to beware those in power who choose to ignore history, thus condemning us to repeat it.  Conspiracy, All Edinburgh Theatre *****

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