Wendi Peters and Bill Ward lead UK tour of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Stars of stage and screen Wendi Peters (Big! The Musical; Coronation Street) and Bill Ward (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie; Emmerdale)  will lead a thrilling new production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, opening at the Churchill Theatre Bromley on 30 September.

Washington Irving’s classic tale has been adapted by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks, unleashing one of the most  terrifying monsters from the horror canon on stage – the Headless Horseman.

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.

Transforming the American Dream into the American Gothic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow unleashes terror on the stage, in a heart-pounding visual masterpiece directed by Jake Smith (The Hound of the Baskervilles; A Christmas Carol), with jaw dropping illusions by Filipe J. Carvalho (Back To The Future The Musical; Secret Cinema present Stranger Things). Tilted Wig is excited to return to stages across the UK with their incredible new touring production, with this haunting premiere revitalising a classic text for a new audience.

Director Jake Smith said: “Sleepy Hollow is undoubtedly one of the greatest horror  stories ever written and a tour de force to stage. This production has at its heart the power of  nomadic storytelling and gathering around the campfire for a good ghost story. It is an  important story for now as we look at conversations around the identity of nations,  communities and humankind throughout the world.

“This production has allowed an incredible ensemble of actors to viscerally and inventively bring  the Hollow to life. It is a piece that shines on our actors' athleticism, which is really exciting as we  look to theatre returning. We look forward to transporting the audience through a quest of logic  and illusion, creating fear and defying expectation.”

Following Bromley, the UK tour will visit York, Southampton, Guildford, Oldham, Malvern, Edinburgh, Darlington, Eastbourne and Southend.