Description: Original Cast Recording


Synopsis: Inspired by the Pendle witch trials of the 17th century.This major new work combines historical fact with gritty, romantic fiction, in a story that illustrates, vividly, the tragic reality of the Pendle Witch Trials, and with the benefit of a moving musical score.

Featured Artist: Gary Jones  Sarah Thewlis  Steve Maxfield  Martin Bradbury  Kerry Newton  Michael McCaw  Jo Farrow  John Hankin  Lee Brennan  Brian Ganderton  Chris Baxendale  Andrew Ryder  Nigel Winters  David Hewitt  Ella Kay  

Composer: Ian Crabtree  

Lyricist: Martin Roche 

Author: Director: Special Feature: Release date: 27/08/2009
Format: CD
Year of recording: 2009
Number of disc: 1
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This is a not just another musical. With a cast of 20 characters plus company, it has a script that has the weight and gravitas of a pure drama but with soaring songs, beautifully orchestrated. Add to this an array of powerful and absorbing personalities, tracing their place in history; real people, real lives ... but with tragic and heart rending consequences. It paints a picture of humanity which is just as resonant today, encompassing life and of loss but more importantly, love and hope.”