COVEN – a scorching new musical based on England’s most notorious witch trials extends run at London’s Kiln Theatre
Due to popular demand, Kiln Theatre have announced a further extension of the world premiere of new musical Coven, with music and lyrics by Rebecca Brewer and Grammy Award winning Daisy Chute, and book by Rebecca Brewer.
The production directed by Olivier Award winner Miranda Cromwell, now runs at Kiln Theatre 31 October 2025 – 17 January 2026 (Press Night: Tuesday 11 November).
Cromwell directs Allyson Ava-Brown (Nell/Elizabeth), Rachel Barnes (Ensemble), Gabrielle Brooks (Jenet), Shiloh Coke (Frances/Alizon), Rosalind Ford (King James / Ensemble), Alice Gruden (Ensemble), Penny Layden (Martha/Judge), Holly Mallett (Ensemble), Lauryn Redding (Rose), Kathryn Tindall (Ensemble), Diana Vickers (Edmund/Covell), Jacinta Whyte (Maggie), and Jennifer Whyte (Keys).
The creative team are Rebecca Brewer – Book, Music and Lyrics, Daisy Chute – Music, Lyrics and Orchestrations, Miranda Cromwell – Director, Jasmine Swan – Set and Costume Designer, Zeynep Kepekli – Lighting Designer, Helen Atkinson – Sound Designer, Jennifer Whyte – Musical Supervisor and Orchestrations, Shelley Maxwell – Choreographer, Laura Cubitt – Puppetry Director, Rosie Pearson for Pearson Casting CDG – Casting Director, Tom Wright – Dramaturg, Hazel Holder – Voice Coach.
1612. Pendle, Lancashire. A witch hunt is raging and a 9-year-old Jennet accuses her own family of witchcraft. 21 years later, she finds herself imprisoned, surrounded by the most feared women in town. As the accuser becomes the accused, Jennet must confront a 250-year legacy of witchcraft and the dark secrets of her own past. As she listens to the shocking stories of the women around her, Jennet’s faith begins to crumble.
Olivier award-winning director Miranda Cromwell joins forces with writers Rebecca Brewer and Grammy award-winning Daisy Chute. A thrilling new musical combining uplifting anthems and powerful melodies in a fresh reinterrogation of the true story of the Pendle Witch Trials. With power in their veins and the earth beneath their feet, 13 women rise above the forces that seek to silence them.
Join the coven. The trial begins.
Access performances:
Audio Described 11 December, 7.30pm, preceded by a Touch Tour
Captioned 1 December, 7.30pm
Relaxed 3 December, 2.30pm
Special performances:
Alcohol Free 17 November, 7.30pm
Post show Q&A 18 November, 7.30pm
Other shows coming up at Kiln Theatre
MANIC STREET CREATURE
5 – 28 March 2026
Press Night: Tuesday 10 March, 7pm
Access performances:
Audio Described Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm preceded by a Touch Tour
Captioned Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm
Relaxed Wednesday 25 March, 2.30pm
Special performances:
Alcohol Free Tuesday 24 March, 7.30pm
Post show Q&A Monday 16 March, 7.30pm
PLEASE PLEASE ME
16 April – 23 May 2026
Press Night: Thursday 23 April, 7pm
Access performances:
Audio Described Thursday 7 May, 7.30pm, preceded by a Touch Tour
Captioned Thursday 14 May, 7.30pm
Relaxed Wednesday 20 May, 2.30pm
Special performances:
Alcohol Free Monday 27 April, 7.30pm
Post show Q&A Friday 15 May, 7.30pm
DRIFTWOOD
3 June – 4 July 2026
Press Night: Tuesday 9 June, 7pm
Access performances:
Audio Described Thursday 25 June, 7.30pm preceded by a Touch Tour
Captioned Thursday 2 July, 7.30pm
Relaxed Saturday 27 June, 2.30pm
Special performances:
Alcohol Free Tuesday 30 June, 7.30pm
Post show Q&A Friday 19 June, 7.30pm
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