I FEAR NEITHER THE DEVIL NOR THE CATCHPOLE! PROSECUTING MELHIORCA THE SMUGGLER

Theatre play (in Slovenian language)*

Marina Melhiorca, a real historical figure from the early 18th century, returns in the form of a theatre production. Melhiorca was the first Idrija lace smuggler known by name and a mercury smuggler. 300 years ago, she was imprisoned in the Idrija Castle and tried by the mine administrator, Franz Anton Steinberg. Her compelling life story opens social questions about the justice of the little man, poverty, women, old age, violence, and love.

The play is suitable for adult audiences, people with disabilities, and families.

Cast and crew:

Marina Melhiorca: Metka Pavšič
Idea: Marija Terpin Mlinar
Script: Alenka Bole Vrabec
Direction: Mateja Mlačnik
Adaptation into dialect: Marica Brezavšček
Production: Idrija Municipal Museum.
Marija Terpin Mlinar, Idrija Municipal Museum curator

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