MUTTON

1809. Mary Bateman is about to be hung for witchcraft and murder. Only one of those things is illegal. Her career of crime has included fake identities, magic charms, poisoned pudding, a holy hen, drunk watchmen, a fire at the mill and – of course – a freshly-shaved leg of MUTTON.

MUTTON is a dark comedy exploring the life and times of the Yorkshire Witch. How the desperation of ordinary folk in the early 1800s is paralleled today. The dangers we face by trying to grasp a little more control over our lives. And why we should take patriarchal history and shove it firmly up a chicken’s arse.

MUTTON will tour Yorkshire in Autumn 2025.

“A tale for grown-ups about magic, authentically rooted in Yorkshire in the way that our audiences love.” (Alice Barber, Red Ladder.)

“a timely reflection on poverty and its effects…provocative insights delivered with warmth, humour and beautiful atmosphere.”

“loved the balance of comedy and the heartbreak of poverty.”

“I think it is exactly the right show for all people. Everyone needs to see this.”

(Audience Feedback)