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‘Part folk tale, part social commentary, completely absorbing’: THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN – Touring ★★★★

In Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Fairy Powered Productions28th February 2022Leave a Comment

The trial and execution of William Corder for the murder of Maria Marten caused a sensation, with thousands showing morbid curiosity.

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‘A dramatic end with impressive lighting effects’: THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN — Theatre Royal, Winchester (UK Tour)

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Uncategorised by Elaine Chapman8th October 2021Leave a Comment

The Red Barn murder in 1827 took place in Polstead, Suffolk it’s the notorious tale about Maria Marten who was brutally shot dead by her partner William Corder.

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‘Dramatic & engrossing’: THE INCIDENT ROOM – New Diorama Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Tom Bolton21st February 2020Leave a Comment

The Incident Room is a multi-layered and satisfying drama, a proper assessment of a story that gripped, terrified and obsessed the nation. This excellent production confronts our dark past head on.

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‘Sharpen up that ending and it becomes a very fine and honest play’: POLSTEAD – Touring ★★★★

In Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Libby Purves16th July 2018Leave a Comment

MARIA MARTEN STRIDES AGAIN:  A WOMAN’S STORY         Founding this touring company 36 years ago,  Ivan Cutting swore a great oath that one local story they wouldn’t do was Maria Marten, murdered in the Red Barn by … Continue reading →

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