Historic theatre piece The Maggie Wall to tell story of Scottish witch trials on visit Elgin Town Hall
A PLAY about a mysterious Scottish monument where witches were burned is coming to Elgin Town Hall on Wednesday (October 25).
The Maggie Wall, a one-woman show, was written by playwright Martin McCormick and produced by Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Aberdeen Arts Centre.
The show stars actress Blythe Jandoo, who has appeared on stage and screen in productions such as Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, and The Great.
The Maggie Wall is a mysterious landmark in Dunning, Perthshire, where several women were burnt for being supposed witches in 1657.
It is a 20-foot high stack of stones which says, inscribed in white writing, “Maggie Wall, burnt here, 1657, as a witch”.
Maggie Wall was one of the victims convicted at this time as part of the Scottish witch trials. Though, due to there being no records including her name, her existence is debated entirely.
The story follows Maggie in her cell awaiting her death, reflecting on the village she grew up in turning against her and the fate that she has to face.
The play explores the misogyny, treatment and injustice that women faced in the 17th century and educates audiences on the horrific realities put upon them during this period.
The play expresses that the prejudice women faced several hundred years ago can still be felt in many ways in today’s society.
Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start. Tickets are still available to purchase on Elgin Town Hall’s website at www.elgintownhall.co.uk/events/the-maggie-wall-by-martin-mccormick/.
Ticket buyers are asked to pay what they wish, with a minimum of £10 per ticket.
