The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff
Love, lies and murder, this play is based on the true events and the tragic murder of a young woman in 1827, this modern play tells the story of a media sensation that became the subject for numerous newpaper articles, songs, plays and the bloodcurdling Victorian melodrama known as theThe Red Barn Murder,
By contrast, this modern adaptation tells the story from Maria's perspective and brings with it a celebration of her life and times. Recent productions have described the play as: "a glorious piece of folk theatre," "a joyous play that gives life and dignity to the victim" and a "thrilling retelling of a Victorian melodrama".
We will be staging the play from Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October.
WARNING: The play contains references to sex, violence and coercive control.
Tickets on sale online from 1st October and from Blockley Shop from 1-4pm on Monday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th October using cash or card.
Cast
Maria Marten - Caroline Gee
Lucy - Rachel Jones
Theresa - Ginny Vaughan
Sarah - Sue Downing
Phoebe - Nikki Holt
Ann - Jo Knight
Lady Cooke - Sandra Gee
Peter Matthews - Andy Mackenzie
Thomas Corder - Neil Fyfe
Mrs Woodstock and villager - Evie Bowyer
William Corder - David Artingstall
Company
Simon Cook, James Keay Bright, Jan Dodds, Ingrid Gibbs, Catherine Firth, Berns Russ, Roger Salmons, Phil Sellick
Director
Hazel Cook
The play is presented with permission from Nick Hern Books.
