![]() ![]() ![]() The small auditorium of the Fortune Theatre is the perfect venue for the play, not least because the theatre itself is rumoured to be haunted, adding to the gloomy ambience. The actors use every inch of the stage and even the stalls to bring the tale to life. Spencer does an effective job of convincing the audience that he’s a younger Kipps, animatedly reliving the experiences that the elderly Kipps finds far too traumatic to recount. The Woman in Black is staged as a play within a play, requiring the actors to be versatile to cover several characters, utilising just a basket, a clothing rail and a few chairs. ![]() The pair showcase a masterclass in theatre, conveying the two hour long tale through the use of a minimal set and few props. Julian Forsyth and Matthew Spencer take the roles of Arthur Kipps and The Actor. After being summoned to attend the funeral of his client, Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House, Arthur quickly realises that he’s not a welcome guest in her sinister home. The play unfolds around an elderly Arthur Kipps recounting a story from his days as a junior solicitor. One of the most famous ghost stories that has frightened generations is Susan Hill’s 1983 novel turned film and play, The Woman in Black. Even those people that can’t bear the intensity will admit to the occasional intrigued peak over the pillow they’re clutching. ![]() A hauntingly good production that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.įrom folklore in a rural village to Hollywood productions on the big screen, people love a good ghost story. ![]()
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