Vinegar Tom
by Caryl Churchill

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Highlights

120 mins 16th Century/Elizabethan Unit Set/Multiple Settings

Synopsis

This exciting early play by an acclaimed Obie Award winning author was created in association with a British feminist theatre who requested a play about witches.

Although vinegar Tom is set in the 16th or 17th century in rural England, it has a contemporary feel and may be staged very simply.

It tells the story of two farm women who are named as witches by a man whom they have spurned sexually.

The connection between fear of female sexuality and witch hysteria is shown to be at the root of many of society's problems.

Press Reviews

"Provocative theatre as well as a conscience baring document."

— The New York Times

"A fascinating piece, full of life."

— New York Post

"Beautiful play."

— London Tribune

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573619731
ISBN-10 0573619735

Vinegar Tom is a play written by Caryl Churchill and published by Samuel French .

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Amateur & Professional
Fee: Minimum Fee: $130 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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