Kwaksalver

An 18th Century black comedy about sex, resurrection and knowing what to believe in

Written for the HighTide /Jerwood Writer’s Group 2025

MENTOR | Kelly Jones

1774. An ambitious Dutch physician arrives in East Anglia to spread the word about resuscitation, but his mission is hijacked by a captivating Fenwoman who has some astonishing claims of her own.

A black comedy about what we put our faith in now truth no longer exists…

EXTRACT SHOWCASE | 20 Feb 2026 Soho Theatre, 21 Feb 2026 The New Wolsey Theatre