Join us for an evening of theatre, history and storytelling exploring Wicked Quines, a new play inspired by the Aberdeenshire Witch Panic of 1596-97.
The evening begins with an interactive workshop taking you behind the scenes of Wicked Quines. Discover the development of the play through script extracts, discussion and optional practical theatre exercises, exploring how historical research can be transformed into dramatic storytelling. No previous theatre experience is required, and there will be no pressure to perform.
Following the workshop, the event will open to the wider public for a talk and community story-sharing session. We’ll explore the history of the Aberdeenshire Witch Panic, its relevance today, and the importance of remembering the stories of North East Scotland. We’ll then invite audiences to share the local legends, folklore, family stories, forgotten figures and historical events they believe deserve to be remembered, and perhaps brought to the stage!
Come for the workshop, the talk, or both, and join us in exploring the stories of the North East, past and present.