Salt

Following a sell-out opening run, Contemporary Ritual Theatre launch the UK tour of their critically acclaimed folk tragedy SALT, a visceral and immersive tale of ancient fisherfolk.

"I’m going out wi' the 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.