when: 16 November 2023 - 16 December 2023 | venue: New Theatre | cost: Adult: $35 | Concession: $30 | address: 542 King Street, Newtown NSW 2000 | website: https://newtheatre.org.au/the-ballad-of-maria-marten/ | tickets: https://aunewtheatre.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/108668
published: 13 Nov 2023, 5 min read
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'The battle between good and evil is full of grey areas… but I think he's firmly on the devil's side.'
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 a view to eloping. 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 a joyous mix of story-telling, 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.
'Flintoff restores dignity to Maria… Unexpectedly joyous' The Guardian
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Australian premiere
'The battle between good and evil is full of grey areas… but I think he's firmly on the devil's side.'
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 a view to eloping. 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 a joyous mix of story-telling, 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.
'Flintoff restores dignity to Maria… Unexpectedly joyous' The Guardian
Go see The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff 2023.
The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff 2023 is on 16 November 2023 - 16 December 2023. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Newtown. Call 0295193403 for details. Visit their website at https://newtheatre.org.au/the-ballad-of-maria-marten/.
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