The Ballad of Maria Marten

The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff

Dates: Wednesday 6 November 2025 - Saturday 8 November 2025 at 7.30pm

Venue: Moyse's Hall Museum

'The battle between good and evil has grey areas. But I think killing me with a spade puts him firmly on the devil's side.'

Summer, 1827. In a red barn in Suffolk, England, Maria Marten awaits her lover. A year later, her body is found. It was an event that had all the hallmarks of a classic crime drama, but in the hysteria, Maria’s story got lost. Until now. This spine-tingling version rediscovers her story, bringing it back to vivid, urgent life.

Trigger Warning: Violence, Murder, Domestic Abuse, Language, Infant Death, Historical Crime and Emotional Distress. Suitable for ages 14+

ALL TICKETS £15 - SEATING IS UNRESERVED

Parking & Accessibility:

Parking will be in Bury St Edmunds town centre at the Buttermarket and Cornhill. Alternatively, The Arc car park is a short walk from Moyse's Hall. Please let us know in advance if you have an accessibility needs.

Food & drink:

A bar will be available from 6.30.

Conservatoire EAST is the Performing and Production Arts Department, within West Suffolk College Sixth Form. Students are aged 16 - 19 and are studying either a 1 year Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts, or a 2 year Level 3 Extended Diploma, specialising in Acting for Stage & Screen, Dance, Musical Theatre or Backstage Theatre Arts.