Jekyll and Hyde [Paperback]

Are those little voices in our heads our friends, or our enemies? What if they're neither, what if they're both?

In this captivating and comic one-person play written by Gary McNair, the classic story of Jekyll and Hyde is turned on its head to reveal the depths of one man's psyche and the lengths we will go to hide our deepest secrets. What will happen to a curious mind as it's left to its own devices?

Originally presented at Reading Rep, this edition was published to coincide with the opening ofJekyll and Hydeat The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in January 2024.

Robert Louis Stevensonwas born in Edinburgh in 1850 and died in 1894. He studied at Edinburgh University and then went on to become a novelist, poet and travel writer. RLS wrote prolifically and among his most well known works areThe Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr HydeandTreasure Island.

Gary McNairis a multi-award-winning writer and performer from Glasgow who aims to challenge and entertain in equal measure. Previous shows include:Square Go,Donald Robertson is Not a Stand Up Comedian, A Gambler's Guide To Dying, Letters To Morrissey, andLocker Room Talk. He has three times won the Scotsman Fringe First Award and has toured the world with his plays. His work has been translated into multiple languages including Italian, Arabic and Japanese.