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Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK Will Tour the UK in 2025-26
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black will return for a UK Tour, opening at Storyhouse, Chester on Wednesday 24 September 2025. Learn more about the tour here!

REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Jade Kops - Aug 3, 2024

REVIEW: Kym Vaitiekus shares his thoughts on THE WOMAN IN BLACK. WATERS and MACPHEARSON outshine THE WOMAN IN BLACK

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at His Majesty's Theatre
by David Bravos - Jun 3, 2024

THE WOMAN IN BLACK is a minimalist play, with one foreground for the entirety and just two actors. However, the way it is able to build and maintain tension and fear in a way that few movies manage these days, let alone stage shows. The plot is good and the acting is superb, and combined with this thriller is put together make this a must see.

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Queensland Performing Arts Centre
by Jake Goodall - May 4, 2024

What did our critic think of THE WOMAN IN BLACK at QPAC?

Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK, Theatre Royal Glasgow
by Mary Baillie - Mar 28, 2024

Sometimes tactical stagecraft, talented actors and a minimalist set are all you need to evoke spine-chilling terror.

John Waters and Daniel MacPherson to Star in Australian Production of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

The Woman in Black is returning to Australia. The play, based on Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story, will star John Waters and Daniel MacPherson. Learn more about the production here!

Photos: First Look at THE WOMAN IN BLACK UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

All new photos have been released from The Woman in Black starring Malcolm James as Arthur Kipps and Mark Hawkins as The Actor as the show opens its 2023/2024 tour. Check out the photos here!

Cast Revealed For UK Tour of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK And Ireland tour of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK. The production will star Malcolm James as Arthur Kipps and Mark Hawkins as The Actor, opening at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Wednesday 6 September 2023.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023

Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black will embark on a UK Tour, opening at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Wednesday 6 September 2023, following the production’s final performance in the West End at The Fortune Theatre tomorrow, Saturday 4 March.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Will Play its Final Performance After 33 Years
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

After 33 years in London's West End, the theatrical sensation that is Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK, will play its final performance at The Fortune Theatre, London on Saturday 4 March 2023.

Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates 13,000 Performances on 13 August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022

Susan Hill's The Woman in Black celebrated 13,000 performances at The Fortune Theatre on 13 August 2022. To celebrate this milestone performance, a strictly limited number of £13 tickets are available for select performances until 27 August.

Julian Forsyth and Matthew Spencer Will Join the Cast of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

The new cast has been announced for Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK at The Fortune Theatre, London. Julian Forsyth returns to the production to star as Arthur Kipps and Matthew Spencer reprises his role as The Actor from Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Full Cast Announced For THE WOMAN IN BLACK; Terence Wilton and Max Hutchinson Return
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

The full cast has been announced for the return of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK at The Fortune Theatre, London. Terence Wilton and Max Hutchinson will return to the show from Tuesday 7 September as 'Arthur Kipps' and 'The Actor' respectively.

Casting Announced For UK Tour of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021

Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s bestselling 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.

Casting Announced For the UK Tour of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2021

The 2021 UK Tour opens at Cambridge Arts Theatre before visiting Bath, Guilford, Oxford, Malvern, Shrewsbury, Manchester, Brighton, Glasgow, York, Blackpool, Stoke and Edinburgh. Further tour dates to be announced.

Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK to Embark on UK Tour and Return to the West End at the Fortune Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

The West End’s second longest running play, Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black will embark on a UK Tour, opening at Cambridge Arts Theatre on Thursday 17 June 2021.

Cast Changes Announced For Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK At The Fortune Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2020

PW Productions have announced cast changes for Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK at The Fortune Theatre from Tuesday 28 January 2020 the show will star Terence Wilton as 'Arthur Kipps' and Max Hutchinson as 'The Actor'.

BWW 2019 Seattle Critic's Choice Awards (Jay's Picks)
by Jay Irwin - Jan 13, 2020

Oh my! What a year! We've seen bad-ass gospel singers, lost Jewish plays, mythical towns of excretion and even an octopus wrestler or two. No, those aren't allusions to the crazy theater going on in Washington D.C. but the crazy wonderful theater going on right here in the Seattle area. It was tough coming up with just one winner (or even just a few Honorable Mentions) but I managed to do it a?? for the most part. Plus, some shows that more of you should have seen. (Yes, that's me nagging you all, Dear Readers, to check out more of the smaller or obscure theaters around here.) But what it all comes down to is, we're blessed here in the Northwest with an over-abundance of theatrical riches and I'm so fortunate to be able to share some of my favorites of the year with you with the BWW 2019 Seattle Critic's Choice Awards (Jay's Picks). So, let's get started, shall we?

BWW Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Russell Smouse - Dec 9, 2019

Stephen Mallatratt's stage adaptation of Susan Hill's 1983 horror novel 'The Woman in Black' has become somewhat of a legendary production. Originally directed by Robin Hereford (who has directed every recast of the show including this one), it has become a famous staple of the London theatre scene earning its premiere in 1989 and has been running ever since. 'The Woman in Black' is the second longest running stage play in West End history second only to Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'. The play famously involves two actors who perform the entirety of the play. The structure of the show centers around a 'play within a play' concept following two actors as they go through their rehearsal process.

BWW Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK, York Theatre Royal
by Sarah Ryan - Nov 15, 2019

The theatrical phenomenon that is The Woman In Black began in 1987, when Stephen Mallatratt adapted Susan Hill's spine-chilling work of gothic fiction for the stage. Over thirty years and countless terrified audiences later the production is still going strong.