The drama James Trilogy shows the growing history of Scotland.

We spent eight and a half hours telling the little-known history of Scottish independence 500 years ago. ? Trilogy? Director Sanson stressed to the Southern Weekend reporter. Both the National Theatre of Great Britain and the National Theatre of Scotland are very interested in this play, and we all want to touch this sensitive topic at this historical moment. The play is not to block words, but to open a discussion platform. ? The audience can clearly see the growth of James and Scotland from the James Trilogy: the first is the primitive tribe sleeping in the wind, the second is the palace, and the third is the king and queen dancing in modern Hanfu. It was in the hands of these three kings of James that Scotland became stronger step by step. One: Imprisonment, dependence and independent stage design have ulterior motives: on the right is a huge sword, the tip of which is inclined to the stage, and the hilt of which rushes to the top of the theater. The background in the middle of the stage is two columns and six rows of audience? These spectators were told that they were part of the stage when they bought tickets. The theater became a structure similar to a football field, and the actors performed in the center of the field. Actors in costumes shuttle between two columns from time to time. In the scenes of courts, parliaments and churches, this audience naturally becomes juries, parliamentarians and the masses. The bagpipes sounded, and the lights shone on the female singer in white, singing French poems written by James I. The Scottish king was the first person who really tried to concentrate on the throne in the Stuart dynasty, and he was a very talented poet in his early years. His collection of poems, The King's Book, is one of the most important literary works in early Scotland. A group of soldiers in armor stumbled in, all the crystal lights in the theater went out, and more than a thousand spectators entered Scotland in the15th century. James I's brother quarreled with his uncle, the Duke of Albany, and died for no reason. James's father, the old king Robert III, secretly realized the ambition of the Duke of Albany and sent James to France overnight. Unexpectedly, King Henry IV of England intercepted the information and took James, who was only 1 1 years old, as a hostage, threatening Scotland to pay a large ransom. The old king was angry. The uncle of the Duke of Albany refused to pay the ransom and took power in Scotland alone. Since then, James I has been imprisoned in a castle in England and has never returned to his hometown for 18 years. When the Duke of Albany died, France went to Britain to fight, and many Scottish mercenaries entered the French army, including the sons of the Duke of Albany. James I joined the British camp. ? James I was captured by Henry IV, grew up with Henry V, and learned how to be a king in England. Although he was imprisoned at that time, he was an indistinguishable king. But King Henry IV of England likes James very much because he is a clever student. ? Monroe consulted a lot of historical materials for this purpose. Henry V defeated the Scottish army in a battle, threw the prisoners in front of James I and let the king of Scotland decide:? Show everyone that you are the real king of Scotland. These are your cousins, aren't they? They stole your crown, your kingdom, your youth and left you to rot in the castle of England. Come on! Execute them! ? James I on the stage said weakly: No. Henry V flew into a rage: Are you the king? What can you do besides writing poems? Will you read me some poems next time I attack you from England? James I still said flatly: Now is not the time to be strict. James returned to Scotland, personally killed his cousin, reorganized the country and regained the kingship. During the fight, James seemed to see the figure of Henry V, howled loudly, and even cut a dozen knives? At that time, Henry V was already dead. A king of Scotland, a king of England, prisoners and prisoners hate each other but have a subtle mutual appreciation. ? Two people of the same age shared their 18 years. ? Monroe explained to the Southern Weekend reporter. For James I, Henry V was a man who had to fight to feel his existence. Only by defeating the fantasy in this man's mind can he really become a king. You can imagine it as a country's process from imprisonment and dependence to independence. ? Do Henry V and James I represent the complicated relationship between English and Scottish today? Monroe's answer is:? We don't want to give a simple and rude answer: independence is good. In fact, we can see that during the period of Scottish independence, people did not live in peace. I believe the trilogy will further stimulate people's discussion. ? James I eradicated all foreign forces, but it didn't last long. Soon he was retaliated by Scottish nobles and assassinated in the city sewer? At the beginning, in order to prevent those rebellious nobles from escaping, James blocked all the main sewers in the city and blocked his own way. Teenager: the story of two men of the same age. James II was only six years old when his father died. The little emperor is basically a puppet. Sanson and Monroe searched for a long time, but they couldn't find an actor who could play the little emperor. Finally, they used dolls to show his childhood. ? After his father died and his mother betrayed him, James II became extremely weak and often hid in the closet of his room. He was a signing tool for a long time, and the Douglas family took control of the political power in Scotland. Dolls have both drama traditions and can properly represent puppet emperors. ? Monroe told Southern Weekend reporter. Monroe's James II watched the little doll wearing a crown hide in the cupboard again and again, screaming and crying again and again. He was accompanied only by Duke Douglas, the heir of the Douglas family, William. History books are very simple for James II: he ascended the throne at a young age and experienced various royal storms. As an adult, he eradicated all dissidents, advocated education, attached importance to army building, and strengthened his strength through marriage. Are you online? Trilogy? In the novel, the main part is the fragile and contradictory heart of a king and the emotional story between two men. Monroe seems to like writing very much? The story of two men the same age? She twisted the fate of Marquis Douglas and James II together: William's father always let himself kill James and seize the throne that belonged to the Douglas family when James I was in power, but he couldn't. But what he was waiting for was that James II married Flanders' daughter and the new queen was pregnant. William's emotions broke out. He quarreled with James II and took out his dagger. James II also lost his mind, grabbed the dagger and killed William. A lot of flashbacks, lights and special effects are used to express James II's psychology? How do two men who grew up together and may love each other end up in tragedy under the oppression of marriage and power? ? You can understand whether these two people love or not; Or they are subconsciously in love and don't seem to realize it. Although James II made great political achievements and brought Scotland to another peak, he killed Marquis Douglas, which is an indelible stain. ? Sanson told Southern Weekend reporter. Three: Put your father's crown on you. James III's appearance has no juvenile history. At first, he was a depraved middle-aged king. All the scenery is extremely luxurious, the lights turn golden, and the clothes of the king and queen are mainly fur and silk, wearing the styles of the early 20 th century. These details remind the audience that this is a mature Scotland that has accumulated for two generations. James III and the Queen? Danish Princess Margaret, very much in love. They have two adult sons, but he doesn't like the eldest son, although the eldest son should inherit the throne. James III is cynical, wearing a Scottish plaid skirt in parliament, and challenging the secular bottom line with a male military kiss on the battlefield. Secretly, he is very scheming. He advocated the divine right of monarchy and strengthened it. On the one hand, he tried to marry England? Soon after, he launched a war against Britain. His failure lies in his unequal love for his two sons. In the imperial court, the voice of waste storage was rampant, and the nobles who supported the eldest son finally killed James III. Later, James IV, the eldest son who succeeded to the throne, thought that he had indirectly killed his father and punished himself by wearing an iron thorn for life. Monroe directly asked James IV to kill his father, then took off all his clothes and cried like a baby in the center of the stage. James IV ascended the throne. James II's sister, a princess who has lived through three dynasties, holds a box with James I's ring, James II's badge and James III's crown. While recalling all the stories, the old princess decorated the new king with the treasures left at home. ? This is your great grandfather's ring. He is a poet. This is your great grandmother's necklace. She comes from far, far away England. This is your grandfather's badge, a man with light and darkness. He likes playing football and hunting very much, so so do you. This is blood circulation. Finally, put your father's crown on you. ? James IV has been sobbing. After more than a hundred years of history, James got up and walked into a screen. The old princess said to him, Let's go, don't be afraid. It doesn't matter whether you are a king or not, as long as you take care of your soul. Remember that you are Scottish and do your best. Scotland will do what needs to be done. Trilogy? Speaking of 1503, James III died and James IV ascended the throne. This year is extremely crucial. According to historical records, James IV married Princess Margaret of England? Tudor dynasty and Scottish royal family also had the royal blood of England, which laid the foundation for England and Scotland to become major confederations in the future and for James VI to become the king of Scotland and England.