SALT a play by Beau Hopkins The East Norfolk coast. 1770. Man Billy, a pious young fisherman, lives with his domineering Mother, Widow Pruttock. Two things govern their life: the herring harvest and devotion to God. Into this cold and isolated life comes Sheldis, a singer with supernatural gifts. As Billy's obsession with her grows, his Mother, believing him bewitched, will do anything to break the spell. Filled with sea shanties, dances, hymns and folk songs, SALT is a visceral tale of faith, jealousy and demonic passion. "Extraordinary...If Shakespeare, Ken Loach and Nick Cave went on a day trip to Great Yarmouth, SALT could be the result" ★★★★ The Reviews Hub Following a sell-out tour of East Anglia and London in 2024, Great Yarmouth-based Contemporary Ritual Theatre bring their critically acclaimed folk tragedy SALT as part of their UK-wide tour. Rooted in the myth, magic and folklore of Norfolk, Contemporary Ritual Theatre weaves the ancient and modern into a new style of performance known as 'ritual theatre'. Blending folk song, dance and masking, and using only a rope on the ground for a stage, 'ritual theatre' unites audiences and performers in a single, unforgettable ritual.