A woman on trial for her life. Four men watch her every move. As her prison becomes smaller, her hope becomes greater; a hope that will ultimately betray her.

The Lifeblood is a compelling study of a contemporary world where religion is politics and intolerance prevails. With razor sharp wit, Glyn Maxwell articulates the final days of Mary Stuart, plausibly the first modern political prisoner, into a taut and beguiling thriller.

'Maxwell's depiction of the final days of Mary Queen of Scots uses language with an acuity that'll make other dramatists weep' - Time Out

Critically acclaimed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2004, The Lifeblood was voted Best Performance (Sue Scott Davison) and Best Play by the British Theatre Guide, and Best Actor ( Sue Scott Davison) by The Fringe Report 2005. This was followed by a BBC World Service recording of the production as ‘ Play Of The Week’.

***** “ Brilliant….Intelligent…..thrilling…..supreme “ The Scotsman

In 2004 The work was showcased at the fabulous Wiltons Music Hall, and was judged a finalist in the prestigious Peter Brook Empty Space Awards.

The Lifeblood was part of The British Council Showcase at the Edinburgh Festival 2005, prior to a four week won at The Riverside Studios in London

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