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!
We will be running a couple of events in spring 2026 you might like to join us for
Thursday 23 April 2026
Mary Brooksbank Creative Writing Workshop
Explore Mary's life and your own creativity!
Wighton Centre, Dundee Central Library
1030-13.00
BOOK HERE
Places limited!
Friday 1 May 2026
Oh Dear Me by Matthew Knights
Work-in-progress play reading
Verdant Works Museum, Weavers Room
1900-2100
Come along and support the development of the play
BOOK HERE
These events are part of Speak Oot, Dundee's festival of Trade Unionism taking place from 20 April - 3 May 2026
For any queries about the events email [email protected]
Our work on the play over 2026 is 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!
We will be running a couple of events in spring 2026 you might like to join us for
Thursday 23 April 2026
Mary Brooksbank Creative Writing Workshop
Explore Mary's life and your own creativity!
Wighton Centre, Dundee Central Library
1030-13.00
BOOK HERE
Places limited!
Friday 1 May 2026
Oh Dear Me by Matthew Knights
Work-in-progress play reading
Verdant Works Museum, Weavers Room
1900-2100
Come along and support the development of the play
BOOK HERE
These events are part of Speak Oot, Dundee's festival of Trade Unionism taking place from 20 April - 3 May 2026
For any queries about the events email [email protected]
Our work on the play over 2026 is 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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