London, UK. 21st May 2013. Witch-Hunt draws on the story of Anna Geldi, 'the last witch of Europe', who was tried, tortured and killed in Glarus, switzerland in 1782, a time when witch trials had disappeared from most of Europe. The story is well known in Switzerland where there is a museum and an annual Women's Right prize in Goeldi's name. Actress Mona Kloos, Dancers Paula Alonso and Clemmie Sveaas. The last of Cathy Marston's choreographies for Bern Ballet. Credit: Carole Edrich / Alamy Live News


Witch-Hunt draws on the story of Anna Goeldi, 'the last witch of Europe', who was tried, tortured and killed in Glarus, switzerland in 1782, a time when witch trials had disappeared from most of Europe. The story is well known in Switzerland. Dancer Paula Alonso and actor Mona Kloos in embrace, flanked by Jack Widdowson and Georgia Usborne . The last of Cathy Marston's choreographies for Bern Ballet.


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