THE WOMAN IN BLACK to embark on UK tour & return to the West End

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PW Productions have today announced that Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black will head out on a UK tour from June 2021 and will return to London’s Fortune Theatre from 7 September 2021.

Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel tells the story of a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over 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 the borders between make-believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep.

The production is directed by Robin Herford, with design by Michael Holt and lighting by Kevin Sleep.

The West End’s second longest running play will open its tour at Cambridge Arts Centre on 17 June, before visiting Bath, Guildford, Oxford, Malvern, Shrewsbury, Manchester, Brighton, Glasgow, York, Blackpool, Stoke and Edinburgh; with further dates to be announced.

The producers have also announced that under 18’s will be able to see the West End production free of charge, alongside a full paying adult ticket. There will also be a £25 ticket rate for under 25’s available, both in London and select tour venues.

Producer Peter Wilson said, “The Woman in Black is a now iconic piece of British theatre, offering a masterclass in storytelling, direction and performing, whether on tour across the United Kingdom or in the West End. Young people are amongst the most loyal supporters of The Woman in Black, and they have suffered significantly from the absence of art and entertainment throughout the past year.  With this in mind, we are pleased to be offering younger audience members free and reduced-price tickets in the West End and some touring venues. We cannot wait to bring The Woman in Black to you all again.”

Casting for both productions will be announced soon, with tickets going on sale from Friday 23 April at 10am here.