13–29 November 2025
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.
tickets
Touring Yorkshire 13-29 November 2025
Thursday 13 November
6:00pm
Leeds Central Library
Friday 14 & Saturday 15 November
7:30pm
West Park United Reform Church, Harrogate
Sunday 16 November
2:30pm
The Old Fire Station, Gipton
Wednesday 19 November
2:00pm
Hawksworth Village Hall
Friday 21 November
7:30pm
Interplay Theatre, Armley
Saturday 22 November
7:30pm
Stainbeck United Reform Church, Meanwood
Wednesday 26 November
7:30pm
Chapel FM, Seacroft
Friday 28 November
7:00pm
St John’s Parish Hall, Barnsley
Saturday 29 November
2:30pm
Rowland Road WMC, Beeston
What people said
“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.”
