The Women In Black at Watson's Mystery Cafe

Watson's Mystery Caf presentsTHE WOMAN IN BLACKby Stephen Malatratt based on the novel by Susan Hill2nd longest running play in LondonFirst performed in 1987 and transferring to London two years later, The Woman In Back has become a mainstay of the West End. Residing at the Fortune Theatre, fans of Susan Hills horror story have now been flocking to see Stephen Mallatratts two-hander adaptation on Drury Lane for decades.The West Ends second longest running play after The Mousetrap, it has also become part of the UK school curriculum for drama, and was propelled further into the mainstream thanks to the 2012 film adaptation starring Daniel Radcliffe.As it continues its reign of terror in 2023 and beyond, heres everything you need to know about The Woman In Black.The story follows Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer tasked with sorting through the papers of a recently deceased client, Mrs. Alice Drablow, in a far-flung location in the north of England. At her funeral he encounters the woman in black, whose very mention spreads fear throughout the locals. Alone, he must go to the isolated Eel Marsh House to manage Mrs Drablows estate. Terrorized by every new sighting of the frightful woman, he discovers more about her tragic past and the dire consequences she causes.In this ingenious stage adaptation, Arthur Kipps is first introduced as an older gentleman who has sought the help of an actor to tell the ghastly story that has been plaguing him since he was a young man. This framing device of a play within a play gives the audience a deft theatrical study in atmosphere, direction and suspense.The Woman in Black is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.comDoors 5 I Show 6PG - 13