Adapted from Jane Rogers' novel, and inspired by actual events, Mr Wroe’s Virgins is set in Ashton-Under-Lyne in the 1830s.
Against a backdrop of a burgeoning industrial age, the story explores the lives of the several young women - chosen by religious leader, John Wroe, to assist him in bringing his prophecies to fruition - until accusations of indecency, and a subsequent trial, bring their world to a dramatic conclusion.
MR WROE'S VIRGINS
by Jane Rogers
Directed by Seb Harcombe
Designer: Chloe Wyn
Lighting: Tracey Gibbs
Sound: Garion Frith
Cast
JOANNA: Emily Yendell
HANNAH: Pippa Hinds
LEAH: Lily McClatchey
MARTHA: Tsen Day Beaver
DINAH: Agathi Georgiou
CATHERINE: Julia Rogers
JOHN WROE: James Newman
TOBIAS: Aaron Shaw
Content warnings: This production contains themes of a sexual nature including sexual abuse, incest and references to domestic violence. There are references to infant and adult death and description of infanticide.
Duration: 2 hours 14 mins + 20 minute interval (approx)
You can pre-order refreshments with your tickets to enjoy during the performance. You will also be able to order a selection of soft drinks before the show or during the interval from our front of house staff.
Please be ready for the performance to start at 7:15pm.