THE UNBINDING
Volcano Theatre, Swansea
Sat 19 May
Volcano Theatre’s contemporary and energetic passion erupts from all of its productions, and The Unbinding is no different. The artist-led Wrong Shoes Theatre Company bring forth their latest show as part of their national tour, in a drama combining horror, physical theatre and an original score by Gary Bamford.
The inspiration for this darkly intense thriller draws on historical accounts of witchcraft from Wiltshire and beyond. Set in the melancholy depths of a small-town church as four aberrant women await their sentences, the story explores mob mentality and the experiences of countless women who endured the witch trials woven among Europe’s history. Wrong Shoes’ director Luke Marquez has said of the play, “The story seems as relevant today as it would have 400 years ago,” which certainly adds to the play’s gripping and evocative suspense.
With a warning that some viewers made find some scenes upsetting, in a way this is a mark of how well the play has stuck to the source materials as it sheds light on an aspect of history often overlooked in the world of theatre and drama. Set to stay in the minds of the audience long after the one-night run at Volcano, it’s a production not to be missed.
Tickets: £12. Info: 01792 464790 / www.volcanotheatre.co.uk (CE)