Wilton's

Presented by Eastern Angles and Matthew Linley Creative Projects in association with the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

15th February to 19th February . 7:30pm; 2:30 matinees Thursday and Saturday .
£12.50 - £27 full price, £10 - £24.50 concessions
By Beth Flintoff
Directed by Hal Chambers

 A thrilling retelling of a real-life murder mystery…

Summer, 1827. In a red barn Maria Marten awaits her lover. A year later her body is found under the floor of the barn in a grain sack, barely identifiable, and the manhunt begins.

Maria’s story sent shock waves throughout the country. The Red Barn Murder (as it became known) was national news, inspiring writers and filmmakers down the ages. The sort of gruesome tale that had all the hallmarks of a classic crime drama – a missing body, a country location, a disreputable squire and a village stuck in its age-old traditions.

But in all this hysteria Maria’s own story gets lost. Until now. Hal Chambers and Beth Flintoff’s spine-tingling retelling rediscovers her story, bringing it back to vivid, urgent life.

'Powerful and thought-provoking... gives us the thrills of a whodunit with a powerful social commentary' ★★★★ The Reviews Hub

'a glorious piece of folk theatre... a beautifully honed, all-female ensemble' ★★★★ The Telegraph

Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes including interval. 
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warnings: phycological abuse and coercive behaviours 

Creatives
Writer: Beth Flintoff
Director: Hal Chambers
Associate Director: Beth Flintoff
Designer: Verity Quinn
Music and Musical Direction: Luke Potter
Music Captain: Jess Dives
Lighting Design: Zoe Spurr
Movement Direction: Rebecca Randall
Movement Associate: Katie Albon

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Wilton's has been granted the use of Society Of London Theatre & UK Theatre's 'See It Safely' mark. The mark certifies that we are complying with the latest Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, to ensure the safety of our staff and audiences. Find out more here about what Wilton's has put in place ready for your visit, and what you will need to know beforehand.


The production you are buying a ticket for is being sold at full capacity, in line with the current government guidelines. However, there is a chance that by the time the production happens we may be requested by law to return to a socially distanced capacity. 

If we have to reduce the capacity then we will confirm bookings based on the date on which they were booked with the earliest bookings being given priority. If there is not space for everyone then later bookings will be notified and we will attempt to exchange your ticket/s for another performance of the same production. If this is not possible you will be eligible for a full refund.

They like it

  • 'Rich and transporting'

    ****. The Stage

  • ‘Flintoff restores dignity to Maria…unexpectedly joyous’

    ****. The Guardian

  • ‘It is vital, layered and empowered, a beautiful piece of theatre’

    ****. A Younger Theatre

  • ‘Superbly staged’

    British Theatre Guide

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