Greed and deception lie at the heart of the bitter rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. After being implicated in her husband's murder, Mary turns to Elizabeth for help but finds her cousin distrustful of her motives. Isolated by their duplicitous male courtiers, a bloody feud begins that will threaten not just their family bond, but the crown of England. One of European theatre's major plays, Mary Stuart tells the story of two iconic women whose lust for power reveals a thrilling display of intrigue, passion and politics.