Your First Look
Videography: Taiichiro Ono (DoP, Colourist) and Georgy Grankin (Editor)
Titles: Michael-David McKernan
“Uncertainty is the perfect breeding ground for myth”
August 4th, 1892.
Andrew and Abby Borden are found brutally murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Their daughter Lizzie is the prime suspect.
The story goes that she wielded the axe that killed them. But can we ever really know the truth?
A boisterous (and opinionated!) ensemble of three actor-musicians bicker, banter, and band together to re-examine one of history’s most infamous murder cases in this multi-award winning show.
A lively melding of true crime, courtroom drama and live folk gig, shot through with gallows humor and irreverent commentary, Bury The Hatchet is punctuated with a selection of familiar, foot-stomping bluegrass songs, performed live.
★★★★★ “Entirely fresh – something truly unique here that other shows could certainly learn from” All That Dazzles
★★★★★ “This is killer theatre – The trio are consummate, so adroit they can turn on an axe-head and deliver it glinting” View From The Gods
★★★★★ “The perfect show” The Theatre Flyer
★★★★★ “A scintillating, thrilling, piece of theatre, which is as intoxicating a watch as one of Lizzie’s supposed brews” Read About Stuff
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Previous Acclaim for Bury the Hatchet
★★★★ “Murderously confident theatre from Out Of The Forest” The Stage, Lyn Gardner
Winner: Off West End Award – Best Ensemble (2019)
Winner: Vault Festival People’s Choice (2018)
Access Performances
Captioned Performance: Thursday 3 September, 7.30pm
Details
Theatre: The Little
Monday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Tuesday & Saturday: 3pm
Estimated Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
No interval and no re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
Please be aware that this is a live event so the end time may vary slightly.
Technical Guidance
This production contains haze, flashing lights, loud noises and periods of both blackout and prolonged bright light.
Content Guidance
This production contains strong language, retching noises and the presence of a hatchet and a large syringe on stage. There are depictions of sexism and homophobia and description of violence, mild gore, death, and murder.
Recommended for ages 12+.
Captioned Performance: Thursday 3 September, 7.30pm
Music
A Foot-Stomping Folk Feel
Delve into the sound of Bury The Hatchet and listen to some of the American folk songs and murder ballads that appear in or inspired the show.
The Company
Lawrence Boothman
Cast
David Leopold
Cast
