“The battle between good and evil is full of grey areas… but I think he’s firmly on the devil’s side.”
The New Theatre proudly presents the Australian premiere of The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff.
The notorious ‘Red Barn Murder’ of 1827 has entered the annals of British folklore, the subject of prurient gossip and grim speculation.
A young woman, Maria Marten, goes to a barn in Suffolk to meet her lover, with plans to elope. A year later her body is found, hidden under the floor.
What was the truth behind her murder? Why was she killed? And who was responsible?
Rather than a literal retelling of this historic ‘true crime’, the play is a thrilling feminist reappraisal that focuses on Maria’s life and celebrates the solidarity of female friendship through storytelling, dance and laughter.
Her fate is explored through the eyes of Maria and the women who loved her, shedding light on a complex story of love, loss, prejudice, and patriarchal power.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Louise Fischer
Set Designer Tom Bannerman
Lighting Designer Michael Schell
Sound Designer Rhiannon Cox
Costume Designer Deborah Mulhall
Choreographer Ali Bendall
Assistant Director Ali Davies
Stage Manager Scott Gabutto
Dialect Coach Benjamin Purser
Intimacy Coordinator Sonya Kerr
CAST
Olivia Bartha, Naomi Belet
Kyra Belford-Thomas, Ali Bendall
Rhiannon Jean, Maddie Sherston
Zarah Stibbard, Jane Wallace
DATES/TIMES
Preview Tue 14 Nov 7:30pm
Opening Night Wed 15 Nov 7:30pm
Thu – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Final performance Sat 16 Dec 2pm
[please note, there is no performance on Fri 24 Nov]
Running time: 130 mins (including interval)
TICKETS
Full $35
Concessions, Groups (6+) $30
New Theatre Members $25
Thrifty Thursdays $25
Preview $20
New Theatre, 542 King Street, Newtown
To book visit: www.newtheatre.org.au
Photos © Bob Seary
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