The Ungodly

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“Joanna Carrick’s ‘The Ungodly’ was nothing short of a masterclass in theatre”

The East Anglian Daily Times. Read the full review here

“This is remarkable, Joanna Carrick’s best and deepest play yet”

Libby Purves, TheatreCat. Read the full review here

“Spellbinding”

Tony Rennell, The Daily Mail. Read the full review here

“A new play about Puritan intolerance in 17th-century East Anglia could not be more timely in our angry world”

The Times. Read the full review here

The Ungodly

BY JOANNA CARRICK

“It’s an apocalyptic fight for God, and it’s a fight that we must win.”

1645. A dark shadow is spreading across England with suspicions of witchcraft on the rise.

After a sell-out run last Halloween, The Ungodly returns to the Avenue Theatre for a strictly limited run, before heading to the Southwark Playhouse for it’s London debut!

In the remote village of Mistley, Susan Edwards, step-sister of self-proclaimed Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins, has a choice to make. Does she choose to believe that the powers of Satan have found their way into their homes – or instead, search for the truth in a community torn apart by fear, intolerance, and hysteria?

Based on true events, The Ungodly is a gripping, chilling story about womanhood, power and how the flames of a fanatical movement can ignite from the smallest spark.

Age guidance: 11+. Please note that this play includes references to baby mortality

Running time: 2 hours including 15 minute interval

Dates

3rd-19th October at The Avenue Theatre, Ipswich

Performances Mon – Sat 8pm. 3.30pm performance available on Saturdays

23rd October – 16th Nov at Southwark Playhouse Borough, London

Performances Mon – Sat 8pm. 3.30pm performance available on Tuesday & Saturdays

Production images by Bill Jackson

Seating at The Avenue Theatre
Cast

Seating at The Avenue Theatre

Seating for The Ungodly at The Avenue Theatre has a variety of accessible options:

Row A is low to the ground bench seating placing you closest to the actors, but may not be accessible to everyone.

Wheelchair spaces are available in row B. For seating in The Avenue Theatre, make sure you update OTHER PREFERENCES in your account. For an accessible space, make sure you fill out the ACCESS OPTIONS when you checkout. Need help booking? Give us a call on 01473 603388 and we’ll help you to book!

Seating within the grey box has a small step up to a platform.

Seating in the back rows are high benches and might not be accessible to everyone.