HotTrod Theatre Productions

06/05/2026

…. But a kept it tae masel…

06/05/2026

04/05/2026

THE WARS OF PATIE CRICHTON. 🎻

Patie Crichton - John Nichol
Davie “The Dook” 🦆- Iain Fraser

⭐️PREMIERE ⭐️
DUNS PLAYFEST

Tuesday, 5 May 2026
19:45 - 20:45
Main Stage
Volunteer Hall
Langtongate
Duns
TD11 3AF

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Tickets available:
https://www.citizenticket.com/events/dunsplayfest/the-wars-of-patie-crichton/

https://hottrodtheatre.co.uk/

09/02/2026

The Wars of Patie Crichton, a new production from HotTrod Theatre Company. premiering at Duns Playfest May 2026
A new dramatic presentation of one of Wilsons Tales commissioned for DunsPlayfest. A new take on tale of the 'The Hen-Pecked Man', set in Birgham in 1802.

It is the year 1802. Patie Crichton, a poor but honest bicker-maker from Birgham, marries the love of his life and is soon the proud father of twin girls. Married bliss is short-lived however, due to a serious but unspoken misunderstanding. Patie’s life is made unbearable and he longs for his wife, Tibby, to once again be the kind and modest lass he fell in love with.

Pondering on how he might end the misery, he takes inspiration from a ballad which tells the tale of a husband in a similar predicament who threatens to join the army and thus brings about an improvement in the relationship between him and his spouse.

It’s a strategy to which Patie gives some serious consideration.

Cast:
Patie - John Nichol
Davie- Iain Fraser

Tickets:
https://hottrodtheatre.co.uk

29/05/2025

HotTrod Theatre Company are delighted to be bringing their original drama, El Duglas, written by John Nichol, to The Bruce Festival 2025.

22/05/2025

HotTrod Theatre Company are delighted to be bringing their original drama, El Duglas, written by John Nichol, to launch in the spectacular setting of the nave at Dunfermline Abbey.

THE PLAY
Why El Duglas? Every year, in the Andalucian town of Teba, an event is held in honour of the heroic deeds of Sir James Douglas who fought and died there in the Battle of Teba in 1330 whilst en route to the Holy Land with the embalmed heart of his friend, Robert the Bruce. Sir James was Bruce's ablest lieutenant and the most professional soldier of his day, whose menacing resourcefulness and outright genius undoubtedly led to victory in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

The show begins with Juan coming in from the Andalucian sunshine to take a break from his role as Sir James Douglas, just after a parade through the streets of Teba during the Douglas Day celebrations. Removing his surcoat, Juan becomes the Bruce, who then takes up the story…

Iain Fraser - Fiddler
John Nichol Juan/ Robert the Bruce /Sir James Douglas

Tickets -

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-duglas-dunfermline-abbey-tickets-1356241698429?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/05/2025

HotTrod Theatre Productions

11/05/2025

26/04/2025

Exciting News! We're adding a new date to our tour - Dunfermline Abbey on Friday 30th May as part of the Dunfermline Bruce Festival! Save the date - ticket info coming soon.
Other dates are:

Melrose Corn Exchange Thursday May 1st
CatStrand Saturday May 3rd
DunsplayFest Friday May 9th

'...a compelling piece of storytelling realised with powerful and economic theatricality.I was educated & inspired but above all I was entertained.'
Rona Munro - The James Plays

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HotTrod was formed back in 2001 originally with the sole purpose of performing courtroom dramas based on real-life court cases presided over by Sir Walter Scott when he was Sheriff Depute of Selkirkshire. Over the last twenty years, the courtroom dramas, written mostly by John Nichol and performed i...