The Witchfinder

"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live."

Manningtree, 1645. In a time of civil war and uncertainty, paranoia runs rife. Whispered rumours of witchcraft spread. Suspicion turns to accusation as a local beggar woman is denounced as a witch. And a young witchfinder begins to come into his own – Matthew Hopkins, the self-appointed Witchfinder General.

The events that followed would see one hundred men and women executed for witchcraft in England's deadliest witch hunt.

The Witchfinder is an unsettling look at one of England's darkest moments and explores the rise of fanaticism, resistance, and legacy. Following a successful abridged preview at University College London, the full-length piece is premiering at McQueen's Theatre.

Trigger warnings: religious themes, torture, references to sex, references to abuse, sexism and death. We strongly recommend this show for audience members over 12 years old.

For more information visit The Witchfinder website.

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The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm.

Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 3+.

Price

Tickets £11.55.

Contact

Book your tickets on the Music Glue website:

• buy tickets for Friday 6 June performance
• buy tickets for Saturday 7 June performance
• buy tickets for Sunday 8 June performance

Date

Performing Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, at 7pm.

Doors open at 6.30pm.

Latecomers may not be admitted. Runtime approximately 2.5 hours including interval. Finish 9.30pm.

Location