Borderlands - The Fatal Misjudgement

The Fatal Misjudgement

By Carol Robson © 2024

Following its initial success at the Duns Playfest in 2023, by popular request, Carol has extended this story of the political machinations swirling around the captivity of Mary Queen of Scots in England from 1569 - 87.

The original short play examined the interplay between Mary and William Cecil, the spymaster of Elizabeth I.

The revised play includes an examination of the relationships and motivations of Elizabeth, Cecil, and Mary in the events leading up to Mary’s execution at Fotheringay in 1587. Both Mary and Elizabeth tried to circumvent the plotting and planning of their respective supporters, ultimately without success. But as their story played out, they were both propelled into key roles in the story of Great Britain. Come and immerse yourselves in the music and Court intrigues of Tudor England. And a fatal misjudgement!

Produced by Eloner Crawford