Witchcraft
by Joanna Baillie
by Joanna Baillie
In 17th century Scotland, as accusations of witchcraft swirl around a noble family's estate, the women seize the opportunity for power, only to realize that embracing darkness comes with dire consequences.
About The Play
About The Play
★★★★ Four Stars, Time Out
17th century Scotland. As the sister of the Laird of Dungarren lies mysteriously stricken with illness, the whispers of witchcraft start to grow. In the rising tide of hysteria, the women of the estate seize the chance to turn this paranoia into the power that they desperately desire – only to discover dealing with the devil has its price…
In this extraordinary play, groundbreaking female playwright Joanna Baillie returned to the murky history of her homeland, writing in both the poetic language of the aristocracy and the savage beauty of the Scots language. Witchcraft paints a thrilling, vivid picture of a superstitious world where women are forced to embrace the darkest side of femininity.
Cast in order of appearance
Lady Dungarren, mother of Robert Kennedy – Holly de Jong
Annabella, wealthy relative of Lady Dungarren – Allison McKenzie
Phemy, maid to Annabella – Suzanne McKenzie
Anderson, manservant to Robert Kennedy – Martin Ritchie Robert Kennedy, Laird of Dungarren – John Milroy
Black Bawldy, the herdboy of Dungarren – Neil McNulty
Mary MacMurren, reputed witch – Joanne Cummins
Elspy Lowe, reputed witch – Suzanne McKenzie
Grizeld Bane, reputed witch – Holly de Jong
Murrey – Scott Ainslie
Rutherford, minister of the Parish – Scott McFarlan
Violet, daughter of Murrey – Stephanie Farrell
Nurse – Joanne Cummins
Sheriff of Renfrewshire – David Whitney
Fatheringham, friend of Murrey – Martin Ritchie