The world premiere of this new musical,set to play this Autumn, has music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning Daisy Chute, with a book by Rebecca Brewer and is directed by Olivier Award winner Miranda Cromwell.
The cast of Coven. Headshots provided by production.
Coven is a fresh look at the true story of the Pendle Witch Trials. Set in 1612, 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. When the accuser becomes the accused, Jennet must confront a 250-year legacy of witchcraft and the dark secrets of her own past.
Amit Sharma, Artistic Director & CEO of Kiln Theatre, said: “Coven is unlike anything we’ve staged at Kiln before! With this phenomenal cast on stage along with an incredible creative team, Coven is a real celebration of female-led storytelling, live music, and theatrical magic. We’re so proud to premiere it here with our brilliant producing partners and, with the extension announced too, can’t wait to share it with audiences this autumn!”
Cromwell directs Allyson Ava-Brown (Hamilton, Victoria Palace) as Nell/Elizabeth, Gabrielle Brooks (Once on This Island, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) as Jenet, Shiloh Coke (Chiaroscuro, Bush Theatre) as Frances/Alizon, Rosalina Ford (In Clay, Upstairs at the Gatehouse) as King James/Ensemble, Penny Layden (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre/ West End) as Martha/Judge, Lauryn Redding (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Gillian Lynne Theatre) as Rose, Diana Vickers (I Wish You Well - The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical, Criterion Theatre) as Edmund/Covell, Jacinta Whyte (Juno and the Paycock, Gielgud Theatre) as Maggie and Jennifer Whyte (Otherland, Almeida) as Keys.
The Ensemble features Rachel Barnes (Grapes of Wrath, National Theatre), Holly Mallett (Are You Ready to Rock?, Livenation Australia, Tour), and Kathryn Tindall (Mamma Mia! The Party, O2).
The creative team includes Set and Costume Designer Jasmine Swan, Lighting Designer Zeynep Kepekli, Sound Designer Helen Atkinson, Musical Supervisor Jennifer Whyte, Choreographer Shelley Maxwell, Puppetry Director Laura Cubitt, Casting Director Rosie Pearson for Pearson Casting CDG, Dramaturg Tom Wright, and Voice Coach Hazel Holder.
Coven will play at the Kiln Theatre from 31 October to 20 December 2025.
