Join Children's book author J L Givens for a drama workshop based on her upcoming book 'The Witch & the Snitch'. J L Givens has taken a mini workshop to schools this year to talk about the Paisley Witch Trials. Focusing on this fascinating piece of Paisley's history, we talk about the modern day idea of 'Witch hunts' now known as cancel culture. The ' Witch & the Snitch' is the tale of Katherine Campbell,an accused witch and her accuser Christian Shaw who snitched on her for 'stealing' a glass of milk in the summer of 1696. Later Christian began to have fits and Katherine was found guilty of cursing this 11 year old girl and sentenced to death alongside 6 others.
Prior to the books publication the story has been adapted into a short drama piece to showcase the many ways you may have been accused of witchcraft in the 17th century.
All participants will be invited to join in with the performance as the "crowd" making this an immersive experience for all involved. The Witch & the Snitch will be published on the anniversary of the Witch Trials of 1697 on 10th June this year. Hear the story being read aloud and being performed through silent drama by real actors and the author herself.
This is a crafting experience making posters and placards to play modern day "townsfolk" during modern day Witch trials while actors perform the adaption through physical theatre and music. Age 8+
Story by J L Givens and adapted for drama by Cameron Bennett.
