White Devil

Step into the dark and twisted world of John Websters The White Devil, a gripping Jacobean revenge tragedy from 1612. This enthralling tale unfolds as the Duke of Brachiano and the scheming Vittoria Corombona conspire to eliminate their unsuspecting spouses, Isabella and Camillo, to pursue their forbidden love. With the cunning support of Vittorias ambitious brother, Flamineo, their heinous actions ignite a fierce quest for vengeance from Isabellas brother, Francisco, the Duke of Florence, and the lovesick Count Lodovico. The title echoes an early modern proverb, suggesting that the white devil embodies a deeper hypocrisy lurking within the characters. Join us for a riveting exploration of betrayal and ambition. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)