The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in Lancaster

Dawn State Theatre Company presents The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in Lancaster

A spellbinding new play inspired by the true story of Britain’s bloodiest witch-hunt.

It’s 1615, and Magistrates Potts and nowell are on a mission to arm their countrymen against a plague of devilish outsiders. Until now their chief weapon has been Jennet Device, youngest of the Pendle Witches, the girl whose testimony condemned her entire family to the noose. But now Jennet has grown up, her eyes are starting to open, and, tonight, heads will roll.

Dawn state combine searing dialogue, haunting music and bold theatricality to explore the heart-breaking story of Britain’s most notorious witch-craft trial, in a new play by gareth Jandrell.

“This subtly beautiful production has its own enchantment, not to be forgotten.” Exeunt Magazine
“A brilliant return from a fantastic, upcoming company” British Theatre Guide
“Chilling and heart-breaking, this is the best kind of history lesson.” The Scotsman

Saturday 16 March
8pm
£12 / £10 concs