It was also confirmed that the musical is extending its run at the Kiln Theatre until the 20th December.
The Kiln Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of the new musical, written by Rebecca Brewer and Daisy Chute.
Directed by Miranda Cromwell, the cast is set to include: Allyson Ava-Brown (Nell/Elizabeth), Rachel Barnes (Ensemble), Gabrielle Brooks (Jenet), Shiloh Coke (Frances/Alizon), Rosalind Ford (King James / Ensemble), Penny Layden (Martha/Judge), Holly Mallett (Ensemble), Lauryn Redding (Rose), Kathryn Tindall (Ensemble), Diana Vickers (Edmund/Covell), Jacinta Whyte (Maggie), and Jennifer Whyte (Keys).
1612. Pendle, Lancashire. A witch hunt is raging and a 9-year-old Jennet accuses her own family of witchcraft. 21 years later, she finds herself imprisoned, surrounded by the most feared women in town. As the accuser becomes the accused, Jennet must confront a 250-year legacy of witchcraft and the dark secrets of her own past. As she listens to the shocking stories of the women around her, Jennet’s faith begins to crumble.
Presented by Kindred Partners and Eilene Davidson Productions, the musical features music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning Daisy Chute with Rebecca Brewer and book by Rebecca Brewer.
Talking about the news, Miranda Cromwell said: “I am thrilled to share the cast and creative team for Coven. This is a Coven of extraordinarily talented women who are reclaiming this incredible slice of history and exploring the legacy it holds today. It is such an honour to be at the helm of the world premiere of this brand-new musical and I’m so excited to watch it come to life with an audience on the stage of Kiln Theatre.”
The creative team also includes: Jasmine Swan – Set and Costume Designer, Zeynep Kepekli – Lighting Designer, Helen Atkinson – Sound Designer, Jennifer Whyte – Musical Supervisor, Shelley Maxwell – Choreographer, Laura Cubitt – Puppetry Director, Rosie Pearson for Pearson Casting CDG – Casting Director, Tom Wright – Dramaturg and Hazel Holder – Voice Coach.
To book tickets visit: https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/coven/