When Ruth Webb is brought to trial for alleged involvement in a series of heinous crimes, the press and public are convinced she'll be going down. They call her the Witch and they want her to burn.
This story adds the perspective of those who bring the case to trial - prosecution, defence, reporters - and the impact it has on them. There are those who believe there is doubt - but in raising it, they start to doubt themselves. And Ruth herself swears innocence. This controversial take on the story of a supposed serial killer, probes at the meaning of guilt - and raises the question - who is NOT guilty?
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The Rashomon Principle
Chloe, a young woman, is on the jury of a rape and murder trial. The story is told by the accused man, the raped woman, the murdered man, and a witness. Each contradicts the others profoundly about what really happened. It's obvious three of the four must be lying - but who, if anyone, is telling the truth? In the tense courtroom the stories unfold, using the protagonists’ flashback memories and Chloe must use the lessons of the trial to arrive at her own truth and salvation in a dark and disturbing coming of age story.
Alex Radcliffe is the pen name of successful author, playwrite and producer Carole Hayman.
A prolific multi-genre creator, Carole has had her work adapted for TV, theatre and opera and is constantly evolving new ideas and formats.
One of her most famous long running series, Ladies of Letters, has recently been adapted for the stage and the operatic production of Witch recently premiered in London under the title Hive.
As Alex Radcliffe, she relishes challenging and provocative projects, that push boundaries and ideas, stimulate debate and discussion, particularly when it comes to her favourite themes of Sex, Death and the Truth.
