"Vinegar Tom" by Caryl Churchill (1976) is a play that examines the oppression of women through the lens of 17th century witchcraft trials. A play about witches with no witches in it, Vinegar Tom focuses on themes of power and gender relationships, and critiques society both past and present for the injustices wrought upon women.
Vinegar Tom plays April 26, 27, 29, 30 and May 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 in the theatre cellar of the English Seminar, Nadelberg 6.
Shows start at 8pm, except for Sunday May 5th, which starts at 6pm.
Ticket prices are 20.- regular / 15.- student, AHV, IV
26, 27, 29, 30 April; 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 May 2019 at 8 pm
Shows start at 8pm except for Sunday May 5th, which starts at 6pm.
Cellar Theatre of the English Seminar, Nadelberg 6, Basel
| Joan | Sarah Wicki |
| Susan | Julia Brosi |
| Alice | Alexandra Grasso |
| Goody | Soraya Streib Ladner |
| Betty | Maria Ionescu |
| Margery | Rahel Brügger |
| Ellen (cunning woman) | Laurence Sauter |
| Jack | Elias Kraus |
| Man, Doctor, Packer | Nicolas Allenspach |
| Kramer & Sprenger | Julia Brosi & Maria Ionescu |
| Singer | Silja Keller |
| Singer | Xander Deubelbeiss |
| Singer | Shannon Hughes |
| Directed by | Heidi Haas & Jonathan Tadres |
| Musical director | Jonas Biedermann |
| Costumes | Flurina Wyss |
| Make-up | Katja Siegrist |
| Lights | Nicolas Hunziker |
| Poster & flyer design | Gaby Haas & Jonas Biedermann |
| Programme editing | Jonas Biedermann |
| PR & social media | Julia Brosi |
| Sponsoring | Soraya Streib Ladner |
| Vocal Coach | Liv Grossenbacher |
| Music | Caryl Churchill (lyrics) Jonas Biedermann & Singers, Heidi Haas (composition) |
| Piano/organ | Elias Kraus & Jonas Biedermann |
| Percussion | Heidi Haas & Jonas Biedermann |
| Recorder | Silja Keller |
| Banjo guitar | Jonas Biedermann |
A very special thank you goes to the keeper of keys, Alex Van Lierde, for his ongoing support of not only this production but the Gay Beggars in general. Thank you for putting up with our craziness.
We would also like to thank Elisa Rutschi and Valens Wullschleger for helping us construct everything we needed for the hanging scene.
Our thanks also go to Roman Bischof who continues to update our website and support us in many other ways, as well as to Xander Deubelbeiss for all of his help with lights and constructions.
Lastly, we want to thank all the people who so generously offered theirhelp with our bar and box office and Soraya and Maria for organising everything.