Blackeyed Theatre and Arcola Theatre present The Turn of the Screw A world premiere by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm Based on the seminal ghost story by Henry James Directed by Nicky Allpress England. A remote country house. A young governess, hired to care for two seemingly angelic children, begins what appears to be an idyllic new life. Yet there is something about the children that hints at a darker presence. Desperate to protect them from what she believes to be malevolent spirits, she finds herself descending into a world of ambiguity, leading to one far-reaching question; are the ghosts real… or a projection of something far more terrifying? A masterwork of psychological suspense and the inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black , The Turn of the Screw is brought to life in this brand-new stage adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, combining powerful performances, illusion and stylish theatricality. “ One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre ” – The Stage on Blackeyed Theatre ★★★★★ “ Just the right mix of horror and psychological unease ” – All That Dazzles ★★★★★ “ Atmospheric, tense, spooky and terrifying ” – London Theatre 1 ★★★★ “ Deftly gothic…transporting the viewer and the characters to all kinds of isolated, dark, and lonely spaces ” – The Stage ★★★★ “ The thrill comes in the dropping of clues and sheer creepiness ” – WhatsOnStage Recommended for ages : 12+ Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval) Please note: running times are approximate and may change on the day of a performance.

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