Man Billy is a pious young fisherman living under the rule of his domineering Mother, Widow Pruttock. Two things govern their life: the herring harvest and devotion to God.
Into this cold and passionate life comes the ageless woman Sheldis, a singer with supernatural gifts. As Billy’s infatuation with her grows, his Mother, believing him bewitched, will go to any length to break the spell.
Set in a stark, mythic world, and filled with sea shanties, mummers’ dances, hymns and folk songs, SALT is visceral tale of faith, jealousy and demonic passion.
Contemporary Ritual Theatre was founded in 2022 with the aim of creating innovative, powerful, and challenging theatre projects in Great Yarmouth.
Staging our plays in the round, often in non-traditional spaces, and placing the physical connection of performers and audience at the heart of our practice, we are dedicated to developing a new style of performance called ‘ritual theatre’.
Contemporary Ritual Theatre
Contemporary Ritual Theatre was founded in 2022 with the aim of creating innovative, powerful, and challenging theatre projects in Great Yarmouth.
Staging our plays in the round, often in non-traditional spaces, and placing the physical connection of performers and audience at the heart of our practice, we are dedicated to developing a new style of performance called ‘ritual theatre’.
Tour 2025
On tour from June 2025.
L J Hope Productions 