The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff 2023

published: 13 Nov 2023

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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?

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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The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff 2023 | Newtown

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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Event Details

what: The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff 2023

when: 16 November 2023 - 16 December 2023

start time/end time: Thursdays to Saturdays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm | Sundays, 5pm to 7pm | Thursday 16 November to Friday 15 December | Saturday 16 December from 2pm to 4pm

venue: New Theatre

website: https://newtheatre.org.au/the-ballad-of-maria-marten/

phone: 0295193403

city/suburb: Newtown NSW

address: 542 King Street, Newtown NSW 2000

All start time/end time: Thursdays to Saturdays, 7:30pm to 9:30pm | Sundays, 5pm to 7pm | Thursday 16 November to Friday 15 December | Saturday 16 December from 2pm to 4pm

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