The Ballard Of
Maria Marten
By Beth Flintoff
In a village in Suffolk in 1827, Maria Marten goes to meet her lover. They are going to run away, to start a new life.
A year later her body is found.
In this thrilling retelling of a true story, Beth Flintoff sheds new light on the life of Maria Marten, and the community who went looking for her. Turning the tables on the morbid fascination that has surrounded the case.
The play is an urgent and vital explosion of music, movement and storytelling which celebrates growing up, defiance and friendship.
Cast
Maria Marten Meg Diamond
Phoebe Stowe, Miss Pettigrew Iesha Henry-Cameron
Lucy Baalham Alexandra Kate
Theresa Havers, Mrs Anvil Serena Lehman
Sarah Stowe, Mrs Woodstock Claire Fairman
Ann Marten Niamh Ennis
Lady Cooke Martha Wrench
Thomas Corder Alexander Pearn
Peter Matthews Will Castle
Rose Bruford College | Pleasance Theatre | 2022
Director Lucy Allan
Set & Costume Designer Alfie Heywood
Movement Rachel Wise
Lighting Designer Gabriel Finn
Sound Designer Julian Starr
Associate Designer Constance Villemot
Assistant Director Jacob Wolstencroft
Composers Zach Morley & Evan Lewsey
Costume Supervisor Samantha Griggs
Stage Manager April Johnston
Production Manager Carrie Croft
Assistant Production Manager Sophy Ley