Daily Archives: 25th October 2018

Why are we still fascinated by the witch-finders of the 17th Century?

The witch-finders of the 17th Century have become a staple of cheap horror since they preyed on communities. Helped by folktales, books, TV shows and films, most famously the 1968 Witchfinder General starring Vincent Price, the figure of this self-appointed Christian inquisitor has, ironically, taken on almost supernatural qualities as a symbol of evil and…

The programme for A Trial of Witches at the Ashmolean Museum

On Friday 26th October, we are taking the Ashmolean Museum back to a dark period of English history as we conduct a 1600s witch trial as part of the critically-acclaimed Spellbound exhibition.  Our players will be staging performances throughout the museum as part of the fantastic Live Friday event, as we use authentic accounts from witch trials of…