Salt

SALT
a play by Beau Hopkins

"I’m going 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, a pious young fisherman, lives with his domineering Mother, Widow Pruttock. Two things govern their life: the herring harvest and devotion to God.

Into this cold and isolated life comes Sheldis, a singer with supernatural gifts. As Billy's obsession with her grows, his Mother, believing him bewitched, will do anything to break the spell.

Filled with sea shanties, dances, hymns and folk songs, SALT is a visceral tale of faith, jealousy and demonic passion.

Following a sell-out tour of East Anglia and London in 2024, SALT returns in 2025 for a UK-wide tour with pioneering Great Yarmouth-based company Contemporary Ritual Theatre (CRT). Rooted in the myth, magic and folklore of Norfolk, and using a new style of performance called 'ritual theatre', CRT creates visceral and immersive experiences, uniting audiences in a single, unforgettable ritual.

'Extraordinary...If Shakespeare, Ken Loach and Nick Cave went on a day trip to Great Yarmouth, SALT could be the result' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Hub

Age Guidance 12+

£19.50; Under 26s £12.50


Enhance your enjoyment with our Salt Theatre Talk on Thursday 18 September for just £2!