Walkern; 1712. England has been free from witch-hunts for decades until Jane Wenham is blamed for a tragic death and charged with witchcraft. A terrifying ordeal begins; as the village is torn between those who want to save Janes life and those who claim they want to save her soul.Inspired by events in a Hertfordshire village; the play explores sex and societys hunger to find and create witches.Rebecca Lenkiewiczs Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern premiered at Watford Palace Theatre before going on UK tour in September 2015; in an Out of Joint; Watford Palace Theatre and Arcola Theatre co-production; in association with Eastern Angles.
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