The Welkin

Rural Suffolk, 1759.

As the country waits for Halley's Comet, Sally Poppy is sentenced to hang for a heinous murder.

When she claims to be pregnant, a jury of twelve matrons are taken from their housework to decide whether she's telling the truth, or simply trying to escape the noose.With only midwife Lizzy Luke prepared to defend the girl, and a mob baying for blood outside, the matrons wrestle with their new authority, and the devil in their midst.Lucy Kirkwood's hard-hitting, compelling drama has been acclaimed as one of the best plays of the 21st century.Following Friday's performance there will be an After Dark session which is an opportunity to meet members of the cast and creative team to discuss the production.