Ghostly tale to haunt The Grand Theatre

Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel, The Woman in Black, has terrified more than seven million theatregoers since it first opened in the West End.

Now the acclaimed production is to take to the stage at the Lichfield Street theatre from May 22 to 27.

The touring cast include David Acton who will play the role of Mr Kipps and The Actor will be played by Matthew Spencer.

Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation tells the story of a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’. He engages a young actor to help him tell his story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It begins innocently enough, but as they delve further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

The West End show and tour are produced by PW Productions - the company behind the New Arts Theatre at Leicester Square.

The production is directed by Robin Herford, with designs by Michael Holt, lighting by Kevin Sleep and sound by Gareth Owen.

In 2012, the novel The Woman in Black was released as a major film, starring Daniel Radcliffe, which became the highest grossing British horror film in 20 years. The sequel to that film, The Woman in Black 2: Angel Of Death, came out in 2014.

Tickets are priced from £19.50.

For more informationvisit www.grandtheatre.co.uk.