Jinny the Witch, The Play: The Bree Weekend Concert 2017, Part 6
Channel: Culture Vannin
Date: 16/10/2018

A short play about the life and legend of the woman behind 'Jinny the Witch,' the Isle of Man's most famous witch, traditionally associated with hop-tu-naa on 31 October.

This performance is given by young people who took part in the Big Bree Workshop Weekend in 2017.
The full concert, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the weekend, can be seen here: https://www.culturevannin.im/video_archive_index.html

Bree is a youth education movement celebrating Manx music, dance and culture. Designed for children aged between 10 and 18, Bree (which is Manx for ‘vitality’) aims to both introduce and develop Manx culture within the Island’s young musicians and dancers to ensure that it remains a living tradition.
More about Bree and how to take part: http://www.manxmusic.com/education_page_92022.html

This video was filmed by Ron Corkish. Thank you!

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