How does a witch-hunt’s fire consume both accuser and accused? Coven drags the true story of England’s most infamous witch trials—the Pendle Witch Trials—onto the London stage with a blistering new lens. This isn’t just historical drama; it’s a scorching musical about thirteen women rising against the forces that tried to silence them.
At the heart is Jennet, twenty-one years later, rotting in a prison cell. At age nine she accused her own family of witchcraft. Now she’s surrounded by the very women her village fears most—transformed from accuser to accused. As their shattering stories unfold, Jennet’s certainty crumbles and she must face the black secrets of her own past.
Musical Power & Feminist Fire
Olivier Award-winning director Miranda Cromwell joins forces with Grammy-winning Daisy Chute and Rebecca Brewer to birth this beast. Heart-pounding anthems and soaring melodies retell the Pendle trials with fresh venom. Thirteen women—power pulsing in their veins, earth roaring beneath their feet—march on the forces that tried to gag them. This is a battle-cry to gather, to join the coven.
The show is fierce, fast, and emotionally brutal. Recommended for ages 16+, it contains violence, strong language, and adult themes. Tickets for several performances have already vanished—proof the public is starving for this dark, defiant tale.
Special Events
- Alcohol-Free Performance: Monday 17 November, evening
- Post-Show Q&A: Tuesday 18 November, evening
- Accessibility:
– Captioned: 1 December
– Relaxed: 3 December
– Audio-Described (with Touch Tour): 11 December
Show Snapshot
Director: Miranda Cromwell
Music: Daisy Chute & Rebecca Brewer
Venue: Kiln Theatre, London
Dates: 31 October – 13 December 2025
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (one interval)
Age guidance: 16+
