Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces world premiere of Beth Underdown’s THE WITCHFINDER’S SISTER

The Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have announced the exciting world premiere of Beth Underdown’s chilling and creepy tale of Essex witch hunts, The Witchfinder’s Sister, running from 7-30 October 2021.

The show is based on the true story of the infamous witchfinder Matthew Hopkins, with one of the most memorable heroines in recent historical fiction.

This spellbinding and haunting historical thriller was Beth Underdown’s debut novel, but the venue has commissioned acclaimed playwright Vickie Donoghue to adapt the novel for the stage.

Set in 1645, The Witchfinder’s Sister follows the story of Alice Hopkins, who comes home to Manningtree to live with her brother after her husband is tragically killed. But home is no longer a place of safety, as rumours of witchcraft spread through the town. Alice discovers her brother much changed, as a reign of hysterical terror takes hold. Alice begins a desperate race to reveal what's compelling the obsessively cruel Witchfinder General, before more innocent women are found guilty.

The cast includes Debra Baker as Bridget (Russell T Davies’ It’s a Sin, Channel 4), with Miracle Chance as Grace (Be More Chill, West End and Other Palace), George Kemp as Matthew (Bridgerton, Netflix), Lily Knight as Alice (Saint Maud, Film 4, BFI and Escape Plan Productions), Jamie-Rose Monk as Mary (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bridge Theatre) and Anne Odeke as Rebecca (The Winter’s Tale, Royal Shakespeare Company). 

The production is directed and choreographed by Jonnie Riordan, with design by Libby Watson, lighting by Matt Haskins and sound by Owen Crouch.

For more information and to book tickets, please click here.