St Peters Church, Horninghold – Evening Performance – Greg Chapmans Discovery of Witch

A show of Magic, Storytelling, History, Comedy and Thought is coming to St Peters Church in Horninghold.

In 1584, Reginald Scott released his book 'The Discoverie of Witchcraft'.

The book aimed to expose the truth behind what was believed to be witchcraft at the time, including a section detailing the methods used by magicians to create their effects.He hoped this book would put an end to innocent people being tried, imprisoned, and hanged for Witchcraft.

It would not.

Greg Chapman's new show combines magic, storytelling, history, comedy and more to talk about Witchtrials from the 15th Century through to the 20th Century, and does so in a way that is entertaining, informative, and thought-provoking.

We are particularly excited to bring the show to the unique setting of St Peters Chuch, not just for the atmosphere, but also to be performing the show at a location which found itself at the centre of the Witch Hunts in 1709 when the Vicar of Horninghold took it upon himself to rail against Witches from the Pulpit, and to get involved in the trials himself.

We are pleased to say that this performance will have a special introduction from a local expert to reveal the venues place within The Discovery of Witchcraft.