SALT
"If Shakespeare, Ken Loach and Nick Cave went on a day trip to Great Yarmouth, SALT could be the result."
★★★★
The Reviews Hub
2024 tour dates
2, 3 & 5 May The Drill House - Out There Arts, Great Yarmouth
18 May The Maltings, Wells-next-the-Sea
19 May Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
24 May Southwold Arts Centre, Southwold
25 May Fisher Theatre, Bungay
4 - 8 June The Space, Isle of Dogs, London
‘I'm goin' out wi' th' Tide, old wench;
I came in on the Flood.
An' the Sea is streaked wi' Silver,
An' the Sun is red wi' Blood.’
The East Norfolk Coast. 1770.
Man Billy is a pious young fisherman living under the rule of his domineering Mother, Widow Pruttock. Two things govern their life: the herring harvest and devotion to God.
Into this cold and isolated life comes the ageless woman Sheldis, a singer with supernatural gifts. As Billy's infatuation with her grows, his Mother, believing him bewitched, will go to any length to break the spell.
Set in a stark, mythic world, and filled with sea shanties, dances, hymns and folk songs, SALT is a visceral tale of faith, jealousy and demonic passion.
"An extraordinary piece: rich, poetic, and immersive, with memorable performances, and a magical story at its heart."
★★★★
The Reviews Hub
"An excellent debut...thoroughly enjoyable...The actors strived to create a jarring sense of dread and pulled it off wonderfully."
★★★★
Eastern Daily Press
"This enthralling tale is magically brought to life...Beau Hopkins's writing and the wonderful performance from the cast will leave you breathless. Devilishly good!"
Harbour Radio
"A visceral and immersive experience...you can almost smell the sea air. SALT certainly succeeds in eliciting gasps and jumps from the audience...it draws you in and leaves you feeling truly transported."
A Young(ish) Perspective
Cast
Emily Outred
Mylo McDonald
Bess Roche
Written and directed by Beau Hopkins
Producer Sarah Calver
Associate producer Jacob Hewes
Composer and musical director Anna Pool
Movement director Sarah Calver
Associate movement director Lucy Cullingford
Lighting designer Tim Tracey
Stage manager Lucinda Bray
Costume Amanda Harrold and Jacqueline Barker
Hair and make-up Hayley Bird
Body art Suzie Mason
Casting Cameron Culver
Graphic design Jason Booher and George Payne
Trailer Marcin Rodwell and Denzil Dean
Photography Peter Morgan
Original song Polly Wright
Cruel North Sea
A song inspired by SALT
written and performed by Polly Wright
