Oh Dear Me
a play by Matthew Knights
"Oh, dear me, the warld's ill-divided,
Them that work the hardest are aye wi' least provided."
- Mary Brooksbank, Oh Dear Me (The Jute Mill Song)
Knights Theatre are developing a play exploring the life of Mary Brooksbank (1897-1978): poet, jute mill worker, folk singer, social activist and Dundee legend!
Our work on the play over 2026 will be supported by Creative Scotland, Dundee Heritage Trust and Leisure & Culture Dundee.
Watch this space and join our mailing list to stay up to date
Them that work the hardest are aye wi' least provided."
- Mary Brooksbank, Oh Dear Me (The Jute Mill Song)
Knights Theatre are developing a play exploring the life of Mary Brooksbank (1897-1978): poet, jute mill worker, folk singer, social activist and Dundee legend!
Our work on the play over 2026 will be supported by Creative Scotland, Dundee Heritage Trust and Leisure & Culture Dundee.
Watch this space and join our mailing list to stay up to date
Previous events
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September 2023
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September 2023
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Oh Dear Me: The Inspirational Mary Brooksbank!
Knights Theatre presented a poetic and theatrical exploration of some of the themes of Mary’s life by local writers and performers. Supported by Abertay Historical Society and crowdfunded donations. Part of Dundee Fringe.
Mary Brooksbank Creative Writing Workshop at Verdant Works
A workshop exploring the life of Mary Brooksbank as inspiration for our own creative writing, led by Matthew Knights.
Oh Dear Me: The Inspirational Mary Brooksbank!
Knights Theatre presented a poetic and theatrical exploration of some of the themes of Mary’s life by local writers and performers. Supported by Abertay Historical Society and crowdfunded donations. Part of Dundee Fringe.
Mary Brooksbank Creative Writing Workshop at Verdant Works
A workshop exploring the life of Mary Brooksbank as inspiration for our own creative writing, led by Matthew Knights.
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