The story begins in a care home in South Wales in 2010, where an old woman, Anna, lies motionless in her bed. Beside her sit her son and grandchildren...they've just been clearing her house, ready to sell it, and the granddaughter wants to ask Anna about an old photograph they've found. A photograph of a family...a father, a sister and a little brother with a swastika on his arm...and a woman with her face scratched out...
"What's the use in talking about the past!? It's gone now. Let it rest."
But Anna can't stop the memories, flaring up in her mind like a pile of burning books...another life, long ago now, but still as vivid and real as if it were yesterday.
Set in 1930's Germany, 'The Witch' tells the story of a family struggling to survive, when who you really are can be a matter of life or death. It was a time of fear, intolerance and betrayal, when ordinary people had to choose to go along with things, or speak out; to obey the law or stand up for what they believed was right...
What would you do?
'The Witch' is an Active Theatre programme which includes a follow up workshop. Suitable for young people aged 11+
18th February at The Willows Centre, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DX.
Numbers limited. To book or for further information, please contact Chris Tarbuck on ctarbucktroedyrhiw@hotmail.co.uk
23rd February at St Tydfil’s Well Church Hall, The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8TA.
Numbers limited. To book or for further information, please contact Merthyr Youth - Creative Development Project: office@merthyryouth.co.uk
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