New Theatre, Cardiff
Tue 6 – Sat 10 June
If you like a good dose of the supernatural alongside your usual serving of suspense then The Woman in Black is the stage show to see. For over a quarter of a century this masterclass in macabre has thrilled audiences in London’s West End and around the country on its regular tours. If you’re not one of the 7 million theatregoers who have seen Susan Hill’s horror novella brought to life on the stage then you need to be.
The story is a classic gothic tale of infanticide set in a desolate house above a marshy, misty English town that’s full of hidden secrets. If you’ve read the book, or seen the far inferior film, don’t worry, nothing will have been spoiled for you. What makes Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation so enjoyable – if that’s the right word – is the brilliant multi-roling, lighting, sound and prop work. It is theatre at its best. You will believe that there’s a dog on stage. You will think you can see him, and the carriage hurtling toward you. You will be kept on the edge of your seat, or hiding behind the seat in front. And all this with just two actors. Or so you think.
Tickets: £10.50-£28. Info: 029 2087 8889 /www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk