The Witch Hunt of Alice Kytler brought to life for Kilkenny audiences

Tickets are selling fast for The Witch Hunt of Alice Kyteler which will be performed at the Hole in the Wall in early November.

From the creative process of Core Productions in association with Toil and Trouble festival comes an evening full of the magic and spells. Set in the backdrop of the Kilkenny witch hunts of 1324. Alice Kyteler is fighting for her survival. She deals with political, religious and family strife. Witch Trial is written and produced by Core Theatre Productions.

It is 700 years ago, since Alice Kyteler became the focus of an investigation initiated by the local clergy, particularly by the Bishop of Ossory, Richard de Ledrede. The accusations against her included heresy and witchcraft, fueled by her unconventional practices, which included the use of potions and her association with a servant named Petronella, who was also implicated in the witchcraft charges.

Kyteler’s story continues to intrigue historians and feminists alike, symbolising the struggles of women in a patriarchal society and the often tragic consequences of that struggle.

Core Productions was set up in 2024. It sets out about exploring different types of theatre and how theatre can be preformed in many different ways. The Witch Hunt of Alice Kytler is a devised piece. Its cast includes Catriona Walsh, Nicci St George Smith, Paul Behan, Megan Kelly, Willie Ryan, Nicole de Villiers, Kevin Tynan, Evan McCormack and making his stage debut Michael Conway Local musicians will perform and Róisín Kerin is stage manager with Isabelle Gill the creative artist. The piece is directed by Michael Somers who is slowly building up a reputation as director of note.
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The play will be preformed in The Hole in the Wall, High Street from November 4 to 6 at 8pm.

Admission is €10 and bookings can be made on (083) 4082641.

Early booking advisable as spaces are limited. This performance will be followed by a symposium about the production.
Kilkenny’s Toil & Trouble Festival runs from October 28 to November 3.