A Tryal of Witches
The play asks what led to one of the most shocking witch trials in British History here in Bury St Edmunds
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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
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- 7th March 2025 - All day
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About this event
East Anglia, 1645, a hot and stifling Summer. The air is thick with paranoia and superstition.
Matthew Hopkins, the self-appointed Witchfinder General travels from village to village telling all who will listen about the power of the devil and the prevalence of witches.
As the bloody battles of the civil war draw ever closer, the crops fail and a man drops dead in the alehouse.
A moral panic sets in, they need someone to blame.
Far from being a trial of witches, this was a trial of women.
The play asks what led to one of the most shocking witch trials in British history. The trial in Bury St Edmunds was the first time women were convicted using spectral evidence - the belief that witches could be in two places at one time.
A new play with original music composed by the band, TRILLS.
Written by Tallulah Brown
Directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons, Director of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
Friday 7th - Saturday 22nd March
Tickets £12-£30.
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
