Full casting has been announced for the thrilling new touring production of Washington Irving’s  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The role of Ichabod Crane will be played by Sam Jackson (Skins, E4), alongside Rose Quentin (York Witches Society, MSR Media),  Lewis Cope (Witness for the Prosecution, London County Hall) and Tommy Sim'aan (As You Like It, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse). They will join the previously  announced Wendi Peters and Bill Ward. 

Adapted by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks and directed by Jake Smith, the premiere production seeks to unleash terror on the stage, with the ghoulish  and edge-of-the-seat experience will tour theatres across the UK from September. 

An exciting creative team will resurrect the Headless Horseman and bring the Hollow to life,  with jaw-dropping illusions by Filipe J. Carvalho, design by Amy Watts, choreography by Chris Cuming, lighting by Jason Addison and sound by Sam Glossop.

Transforming the American Dream into the  American Gothic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a heart-pounding visual masterpiece revitalising the classic text for new audiences.  

With Hallowmas fast approaching, Sleepy Hollow simmers with anticipation. Arriving as the new  teacher, Ichabod Crane finds himself embroiled in the secrets and unsettling traditions of the  locals. However, all is not as it seems. When disturbing events overwhelm the small town, he  finds himself swept up in a dangerous mystery which leaves him doubting his own sanity.

Producer Katherine Senior of Tilted Wig Productions said: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is  set to be an epic piece of theatre, combining a stellar cast with a fantastic script and theatrical  illusions that will blow your mind! It’s incredibly exciting to be creating new work once again for  the regions, as we’ve been planning this production for some time. We are thrilled to be heading back on the road and cannot wait to visit local theatres with this show.”

The tour opens in Bromley on 30 September before visiting York, Southampton, Guildford, Oldham, Malvern, Edinburgh, Darlington, Eastbourne and Southend-on-Sea.