South London Theatre presents: The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff The Ballad of Maria Marten is a captivating and dramatic reimagining of a true crime story from 1827, with the voices of women reclaiming their narrative and demonstrating the strength of female friendship. At the heart of the story is Maria Marten, a spirited young woman from a small English village whose body is discovered buried in a barn a year after her disappearance. What follows is the retelling of the events leading up to her murderthis time, from Marias perspective and the voices of the women around her. The play is a story of class, abuse, and resilience, but ultimately of love, turning the tragic true tale into a powerful and often humorous exploration of the experiences of women in a society that often silenced them Director: Caroline Beckett Total running Time (Estimate): Approx 2 hours 15 minutes inclulding an interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00,please arrive on time, as we are unable to allow latecomers. Recommended ages 14+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: References to murder, domestic violence, coercive control, infant death, abortion, graphic depiction of injury, arson Cast: Maria Marten Flora Blissett Ann Marten Hannah McCorry Sarah Stowe Marissa Ferrara Phoebe Stowe Suki Rees Lucy Baalham Charlotte Robathan Theresa Havers/Singer Amy Perkis Lady Cooke Hannah Noyce Peter Mathews Jack Matthews Thomas Calder Joe Dominic Mrs Woodstock Lorraine Spenceley Musician Owen Childlaw Ticket Prices: Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 14.00 Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird ( first twenty sold for each performance ) 10.00 Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person.