The Sorceress

Synopsis of “The Sorceress”

A unspecified kingdom in the middle ages. The King summons a herbalist to the capital to ask her to find a remedy for the terrible epidemic raging in the realm. She soon turns from helper to accused, and condemned to death for sorcery. As the kingdom plunges into chaos, she will escape the evil plots of three witches, an deceitful councilor and an ambitious knight, helped by a natural philosopher, the knight’s father and her faithful fox.

Cast

13 characters (all adults)

A large choir (female or mixed)

2 dancers

Music

Gregorian chants for the ensemble pieces

Various styles for solos and duos (rock, soul, jazz)

Orchestra

Standard quartet+a few wind instruments

Venue

Kinneksbond (a large stage will be needed for the set and the ensemble pieces)

Performance dates

November 2026