Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself

A comedy about the Lancashire Witch Trials, the Venga Boys and absolutely "nothing else".

Date Wednesday, 29 October

Time 7pm

Venue Newton-Le-Willows

Tickets £5 - £8

Critically-acclaimed comedian Edy Hurst brings his hit Edinburgh Fringe show to Newton-Le- Willows Library for one night only!

Combining comedy, clowning and live music, Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is a humorous, heartfelt and unique show about the Lancashire Witch Trials, Vengaboys and definitely, absolutely nothing else...

Edy Hurst is a Manchester-based stand-up comedian and musician who has appeared on BBC Radio 4, NextUp Comedy, and BBC Radio Manchester, with award nominations including BBC New Comedy, Musical Comedy Awards, the North West Comedy Awards and more.

"The best stage representation of the ADHD mind that I've ever seen" - Beyond The Joke

"A fine example of neurodiversity in action" - The Scotsman

'Effortlessly Funny...a must see show' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neurodiverse Review

'Absolutely non-stop bonkers' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐British Comedy Guide

'A delightfully witchy adventure' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐A Young(ish) Perspective

'Edy is explosive energy' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐One 4 Review

'An awful lot of fun' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐On the Mic

'Bursts with comedic Joy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Skinny

'Funny. Quirky. Deep. Seamless.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The Lancashire Post

"A complete hoot, well-conceived and excellently delivered" - The QR

'Delightfully silly' - The Wee Review

"One of the hottest acts on the scene today" Starburst Magazine

Best Comedy Show Nominee Buxton Fringe 2025

BBC New Comedy Award Nominee

Best Alternative Act Nominee North West Comedy Awards

Finalist Musical Comedy Awards

Commissioned as part of The Lowry's 'Developed With' Programme and supported by Arts Council England. .

❗Need to Know:

Info: Age 16+

Running Time: 55 mins

Content Notice: Strong language, reference to capital punishment and institutional violence. Multiple scenes that discuss but do not depict violence towards victims in the 1612 witch trials.

Health Notice: Smoke/fog/haze,Flashing Lights,Visual Effects (glitter curtains etc)

Free refreshments.

Address : Newton-le-Willows Library, Crow Lane East, WA12 9TU

Access

Ramp/path at the side of the building with automatic doors for accessible access.
No parking availability at this library.
There is one accessible toilet, no changing facilities are available other than a baby changing table.
The steps on the entrance have a yellow painted strip across and there is a side path entrance with automatic doors, there are no stairs in the library floor space other than the basement which is not in use for members of the public and furniture is spaced out to accommodate mobility chairs, we offer seating around the library and staff are able to assist customers should they require.
Outdoors space that leads from the children's area into a small yard, this is also accessible.
Wheelchair Accessible
BSL Performance
Assistance dogs welcome

Visiting Us

The nearest bus stop to the library is at Back Cross Lane & Cross Lane (22A, 34 292, 655, 741)
No onsite parking available
The nearest Train Station is Earlestown, 10 minutes walk from the library

Use the link below to plan your journey:

https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/timetables/#bus

Ticket Information:

For ticketing enquiries, please email artsservice@sthelens.gov.uk or ask a member of library staff Terms & Conditions .

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