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.
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.
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.
Please not that due to the content of the show, we advise that it is suitable for those 16+
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 *****
