Promotional image for “Ottilie.” On the left, the name “Ottilie” appears in large white letters on a bright blue background. On the right, a silhouetted scene shows a live music performance: a woman sings at a microphone while a double bass player stands in the foreground, both illuminated by a dramatic blue stage light.
Theatre & Dance

Ottilie

Rathmore Productions

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A one-woman show based on the life of Northern Irish blues singer Ottilie Patterson

Rathmore Productions presents the international premiere of a new one-woman show based on the life of Northern Irish blues singer Ottilie Patterson and featuring Jolene O’Hara in the titular role.

After the success of their collaboration on “How to Bury a Dead Mule” (UK Theatre Award Best New Play nominee) at the Lyric and Edinburgh Fringe, actor/writer Richard Clements and director Matthew McElhinney (Stones in his Pockets, A Christmas Carol) are back with a new script which takes a uniquely imaginative and poetic look at the life of the forgotten First Lady of Irish Blues.

Ottilie is the story of a young girl from Comber who rises to stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best before disappearing into relative obscurity. An extraordinary career brought to life in this unique staging.

With thanks to Jen Wilson & Jazz Heritage Wales.

Age recommendation: 12+

Image credit: © Harry Hammond / Victoria and Albert Museum, London.