3b Creative presens Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill.

A Witch Hunt Arrives in Buderim with Vinegar Tom

When two women are named as witches by their scornful neighbours, mass hysteria follows.

Against the backdrop of political and religious unrest in 17th century England, Vinegar Tom reveals how scapegoats and ignorance provided a fertile ground for beliefs and prejudices that still linger, and even flourish in some places today.

3bCreative’s Vinegar Tom illuminates moments that we can all connect to, as well as question, from the past and from our current state. In the show we engage with the problems of 17th-century West Country England through the echoes of women’s voices; their social commentary challenges our perspectives on injustices.

We see those who are suffering pushed down and “othered” by those who hold more power, status, and wealth. The performers in this play serve to represent and hold up a mirror to those marginalised today. The mystery of females and their inherent powers is the source of many attitudes leading to sometimes lethal societal problems, past and present.

Playwright Caryl Churchill is regarded as one of Britain’s most influential writers whose work varies widely in subject matter and style, but is nearly always political or highlights an aspect of society. In 1976 Churchill collaborated with the London-based feminist theatre company Monstrous Regiment during the writing process to create this story.

Original music for the production has been composed and arranged by the Hinterland’s own Cardie Boydell. It provides a modern commentary throughout the performance.

Well-known local musicians Natalie Richy, Murray Wall and James Allen join her along with a large and talented cast to bring this powerful show to the stage.

Add the usual magic of 3bCreative’s stage imagery and costumes and you have a wicked combination sure to put a spell on audiences.

Details

What: 3bCreative presents Vinegar Tom by Caryl Churchill

When: August 23 – 30th. Matinees 2pm and Evening 7.30pm – see Trybooking

Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall, King St, Buderim

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/COFZG

For more info and interview requests, please email Anne Grant at atgrant@3bcreative.live