Archives - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

by Jay Presson Allen
Adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark

Directed by Carole Muscroft

Saturday 4th – Saturday 11th December 1971 in the Auditorium

Set in Edinburgh in the 1930’s, this play portrays an expert in self-deception. ‘First, last and always’ a teacher, Jean Brodie cunningly constructs cliques of impressionable girls who in turn will go to any length to win her attention and affection. Surrounded by fierce admiration and desire, she defies all who seek to destroy her dangerous influence; or is it merely misunderstood and coveted dedication?