2011 Edinburgh Fringe

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The Crucible meets Father Ted in this historical Scottish comedy!

It's 1589 and the dark walls of King James VI's Edinburgh are rife with gossip and uncertainty. The McCreddie family are in hiding, fleeing persecution in a town riddled with lies, fear... and fake beards.

Based on actual events during the 16th century and set against the backdrop of the North Berwick witch trials, come join the McCreddie family (and other characters based on real people) as they struggle to keep their heads in a society fuelled by panic, firewood and of course, plenty of whisky...

Anyone For A Witch Hunt? is a new comedy by budding playwright Adriana Polito. The cast is made up of eight actors from an amateur dramatics group in Glasgow. They are 'The Antonine Group' from The Fort Theatre in Bishopbriggs and it's the first time that any of them have performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Their ages range from 21 years to an O.A.P with more energy than the rest of the group put together! The cast are excited about bringing the show to Edinburgh where the story itself unfolds. They are looking forward to performing for a Fringe audience.

Cast

Maggie: Adriana Polito
Robert: David Ferns
Gracie: Ashley Ford
Stevie: Pamela Cowan
Gregor: Andrew Davidson
Isobel: Nan Saville
Grandad: Colum Butler
Witch Hunter: Murray Hall