El Duglas  

Presented by HotTrod Theatre Company

El Duglas is a colourful and forthright account of the life of Sir James Douglas, often known as ‘The Black Douglas’. Robert the Bruce’s ablest lieutenant. Music plays an integral part in the tale, which is occasionally delivered in rhyme, in the style of the old Border ballads. 

HotTrod Theatre Company combines the talents of John Nichol (actor/writer/ storyteller) and Iain Fraser (fiddler/composer) to bring to life tales of history, mystery, and heroism. John’s unique delivery and many and varied characterisations, and Iain’s ingenious musical interpretations, lend atmosphere, depth and authenticity to their performance. Al Pattullo completes the dramatic effect with his sensitive and imaginative lighting design.    

 El Duglas premiered at this year’s Duns Playfest and now it’s Peebles chance to meet Sir James Douglas, the most professional soldier of his day, whose menacing resourcefulness and outright genius undoubtedly led to victory in the first Scottish War of Independence.