2025 Salem Witch Trial
Gretchen Wylder • Professional company
About Gretchen Wylder
2025 Salem Witch Trial is a darkly comedic one-woman show presented by Gretchen Wylder at the Lime Studio as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over. Based on the true story of a tarot-reading lesbian forced from her home by Christian neighbours believed to be in a cult, the show explores witches as healers and the patriarchal systems that burned them, as well as the modern dangers of organised religion. Wylder's personal experience of living a double life — reading tarot in Salem while inhabiting a creepy cottage town run by zealots — becomes a fierce reclamation of spirituality. The show is categorised as theatre with LGBTQ+ themes.
Why see this show?
A true story told with dark comedy and real conviction — one woman's personal experience of religious persecution becomes a broader reckoning with how society treats women who step outside accepted roles. Fierce, specific and genuinely surprising.
Friday 1 - Saturday 23 August 2025
All performances at 22:00
20 performances
55 minutes
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 55 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
The show is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over.
What are the ticket prices?
The show is free.
Where is the show performed?
The show takes place at the Lime Studio as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the show about?
Based on a true story, it follows a tarot-reading lesbian forced from her home by Christian neighbours, exploring witches as healers, the patriarchal systems that burned them, and the modern dangers of organised religion.
Are there any content warnings?
The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes.
About This Theatre Production
2025 Salem Witch Trial is a theatre performance at Lime Studio during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 55 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: Lime Studio
Lime Studio is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
Tips for Attending
- •Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
- •Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
- •Latecomers may not be admitted
- •Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: £null - £7
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.2025 Salem Witch Trial represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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