Witch? Women on Trial
Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd • Professional company
Google Edinburgh Storytellers LtdWitch? Women on Trial
By Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd • Professional company
Google Edinburgh Storytellers LtdAbout the show
Witch? Women on Trial is a spoken word and historical theatre piece by Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd, a professional company. The show examines the brutal truth of the witch hunts in Scotland, focusing on the fact that 85% of those executed for witchcraft were women. Drawing on untold stories of ordinary women caught up in a whirlwind of politics, religion and magic, the performance blends humour and pathos to give audiences a shocking insight into this chapter of history. The show contains strong language and distressing themes.
Why see this show?
A haunting, illuminating look at the women executed as witches in Scotland — told with enough dark humour to make the horror bearable and the injustice impossible to ignore. Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd turn history into something you feel rather than just hear.
£15
Thursday 31 July - Monday 25 August 2025
All performances at 19:00
19 performances
60 mins
1 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
Witch? Women on Trial is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.
What is the ticket price?
Tickets are £15.
Where is the show performed?
The show takes place in the Tarot Room at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Are there any content warnings?
The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes and strong language and swearing.
What kind of show is it?
It is a historical spoken word and theatre piece about the witch hunts in Scotland and the women who were executed.
About This Performance
Witch? Women on Trial is a spoken word performance at Tarot Room during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
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Venue: Tarot Room
Tarot Room 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.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £15
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
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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.Witch? Women on Trial represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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