London Production
The Story Proud and solitary, Eel Marsh House surveys the windswept reaches of the salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the house's sole inhabitant, unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind the shuttered windows. It is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose. Years later, as an old man, he recounts his experiences to an actor in a desperate attempt to exorcise the ghosts of the past. The play unfolds around the conversations of these two characters as they act out the solicitor's experiences on Eel Marsh all those years ago.
The Cast Over the years the West End production of The Woman in Black has seen a number of cast changes, with every new actor bringing his own interpretation and style to the roles. The current cast are led by Sean Baker as Mr Kipps and Ben Porter as The Actor. Robin Herford has directed every West End cast since it opened in 1989.
Click here to read the Cast Biogs.
The Reviews The Woman In Black was first performed at the Theatre-By-The-Sea in Scarborough back in 1987. The original production received rave reviews, paving the way for future productions throughout the country. It reached the West End in 1989 where it has been a major audience puller ever since. Its success has subsequently reached a global level, having spread to the US, South America and through to the Tokyo theatre scene, and beyond.
Unanimously acclaimed by the critics and soon to celebrate its 20th year in the West End, The Woman In Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with the cinematic quality of film noir.
Click on the links below to find out what the critics have thought of The Woman In Black throughout the years.
Daily Telegraph - 2002
Hello Magazine
Daily Express - 2001
The Independent - 1998
The Testimonials
Gemma Miles - June 2001 "I thought the play was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. I must have jumped out of my skin about ten times!!!!! I had goosebumps at several points throughout. For some reason I don’t seem to get un-nerved easily but I went home afterwards and I’ll admit I checked the cupboard under the stairs (just in case!). I do drama – so I like to go and see as many plays as I can, and this has got to be one of the best (seriously!!). I look forward to reading the book."
The Story Proud and solitary, Eel Marsh House surveys the windswept reaches of the salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the house's sole inhabitant, unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind the shuttered windows. It is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose. Years later, as an old man, he recounts his experiences to an actor in a desperate attempt to exorcise the ghosts of the past. The play unfolds around the conversations of these two characters as they act out the solicitor's experiences on Eel Marsh all those years ago.
The Cast Over the years the West End production of The Woman in Black has seen a number of cast changes, with every new actor bringing his own interpretation and style to the roles. The current cast are led by Sean Baker as Mr Kipps and Ben Porter as The Actor. Robin Herford has directed every West End cast since it opened in 1989.
Click here to read the Cast Biogs.
The Reviews The Woman In Black was first performed at the Theatre-By-The-Sea in Scarborough back in 1987. The original production received rave reviews, paving the way for future productions throughout the country. It reached the West End in 1989 where it has been a major audience puller ever since. Its success has subsequently reached a global level, having spread to the US, South America and through to the Tokyo theatre scene, and beyond.
Unanimously acclaimed by the critics and soon to celebrate its 20th year in the West End, The Woman In Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with the cinematic quality of film noir.
Click on the links below to find out what the critics have thought of The Woman In Black throughout the years.
Daily Telegraph - 2002
Hello Magazine
Daily Express - 2001
The Independent - 1998
The Testimonials
Gemma Miles - June 2001 "I thought the play was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. I must have jumped out of my skin about ten times!!!!! I had goosebumps at several points throughout. For some reason I don’t seem to get un-nerved easily but I went home afterwards and I’ll admit I checked the cupboard under the stairs (just in case!). I do drama – so I like to go and see as many plays as I can, and this has got to be one of the best (seriously!!). I look forward to reading the book."
Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, London WC2
