Immerse Yourself in Supernatural Scotland with The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

Photographer credit to Lena Nicholson for the McKittrick Hotel

Scotland comes to New York City at the McKittrick Hotel’s Club Car in The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, an immersive theater experience like no other. The Club Car, usually an ordinary restaurant and bar, was transformed into a Scottish pub to capture the energy and aesthetics of the musical show. Guests were treated to a free shot of scotch upon entry, as well as the option to purchase drinks at the bar, while the actors who would soon begin the show surreptitiously moseyed about, making small talk with the attendees.

Written by playwright  David Greig, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart follows the journey of Prudencia Hart, an academic scholar of traditional Scottish folklore. It’s even structured like a Scottish ballad and presented in five cantos with musical interludes to reflect Prudencia’s studies. The play bounces between references from Kylie Minogue to the 1863 ballad “Blackwaterside,”, deftly toeing the lines between high-brow and accessible forms of song. 

Photographer credit to Lena Nicholson for the McKittrick Hotel

The storytelling was both intimate and engrossing, as the actors used the audience’s tables, chairs, and even bodies to depict the captivating play. Its unique blend of music, interactive theater, and Scottish folklore, is playful but not without emotional potency——few eyes were left dry by the end of the show, either from laughter, tears, or a combination of the two! 

With its lively music, engaging performers, and interactive format, "The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart" is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that shouldn't be missed. Whether you're a fan of traditional Scottish folklore, innovative theater, or just a great night out, this show has something for everyone!

So get your friends or a date together and step into the enchanting and supernatural world of "The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart" - running now through April 30th, at the McKittrick Hotel.