The Witch & The Whistleblower is a new folk musical, inspired by the true story of Marion Walker and Margaret Aitken.

The year is 1597; a time when gossip can kill, whispers become poisonous and speculation becomes a sentence. A woman, accused of being a witch, can save herself by condemning others. A community is crumbling. A man plays god with a lie. A woman fights back with the truth.

Book and lyrics: Theatre Arcana

Music: Jake Dufton and Ell Thompson

Director: Evie Kerr

Producer: Maddy MacConnol

Designer: Hayley Rae

Movement Director: Vivi Bayliss

Stage management: Chaz Webb and Kirstie Campbell

CAST

Marion: Roo Berry

Margaret: Megan Farquhar

John Cowper: Dan Davison

Jane: Lauren Foreman

Edith: Tia Alice Ray

Hester: Sarah Allwright

Anne: Polly Maltby

Minister/Doctor: Jonty O’Callaghan

Mrs Campbell: Meg Russon

Matthew: Sam Speed

Praise for my work on the show:

"The transitions were spectacular ... the energy achieved in the choreography" - London Pub Theatres

"The movement director, Vivi Bayliss, should be congratulated for some ... very effective choreography" - London Theatre 1

"Movement director Vivi Bayliss ... crafts some delightful moments of traditional dance" - Musical Theatre Review

"The limited space is used very well with slick and clear scene changes" - Stage Masters

"Thoughtful movement and positioning" - Theatreland Adventures

Photos by Simon Lane