A reflection on the Manningtree Witches
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then they came for the Socialists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Socialist
Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me
Martin Niemöller
I watched the Manningtree Witches at Mercury |Theatre on Saturday. It was outstanding. Really good and really awful at the same time. Really good because it was a powerful performance, with an important message, and really awful because it was dark, depressing, and deeply disturbing. The worst thing is it’s a true story.