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Folk Singer's Strange Disappearance: A Supernatural Mystery
21 Aug
Summary
- A maudlin folk singer mysteriously vanished in 2015.
- A true-crime podcaster investigates the singer's disappearance.
- The story blends folk music, witchcraft, and human-to-animal transformation.
Playwright Malaika Kegode presents a supernatural narrative centered on the peculiar disappearance of a maudlin folk singer. The story unfolds through the investigation led by Meles Costas, a true-crime podcaster grappling with personal challenges. Kegode infuses the tale with gothic fairytale elements, including folk songs possessing dark magic, the concept of human-to-animal transmutation, and undertones of witchcraft.
The audience is cast in the role of Meles, exploring the mystery of singer Ben's vanishing in 2015. A central question is whether Ben transformed into a badger after allegedly stealing his landlady Bridget Brock's song. The performance is enhanced by Jenny Davies's haunting production design and a live score by collaborators Jakabol, performed by Beth Roberts and Joe Williams.
