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Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Center Rep
by Steve Murray - Nov 9, 2025

The British sure love their suspense stories. The Woman in Black, which premiered back in 1987, is the second longest-running play in the history of London’s West End, right behind Agatha Christies’ whodunnit The Mousetrap.

Center REP to Present the East Bay Premiere of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the East Bay premiere of the original London production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Comes to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its upcoming presentation of the original London production of The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End.

Cast and Full Tour Dates Set For UK Tour of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

Casting and full tour dates have been announced for Susan Hill's The Woman in Black, as it returns for a 22-venue UK Tour. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Will Make Canadian Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

David and Hannah Mirvish will present the Canadian premiere of Susan Hill's The Woman In Black, adapted by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford. Learn more here!

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!

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End. Performances begin in January. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: BEDROOM FARCE At The Mill At Sonning Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2024

See photos of Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Bedroom Farce’ at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running 1 August - 21 September.

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

Cast Announced For Alan Ayckbourn's BEDROOM FARCE At The Mill At Sonning Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024

The Mill at Sonning Theatre has announced the cast for Alan Ayckbourn’s BEDROOM FARCE, featuring a talented ensemble for this classic comedy.

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?

Charles Dickens' THE HAUNTING Comes to the New Vic Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

Based on several ghost stories by Charles Dickens, The Haunting by Hugh Janes combines the essential hallmarks of a great Victorian ghost story with a terrifying mystery and will be staged in-the-round at the New Vic.

Review: DEATHTRAP, The Mill at Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - Feb 19, 2024

From the man behind Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives, Ira Levin's Deathtrap has scared and intrigued audiences since premiering in 1978. One of Broadway’s most successful plays and even spawning a film adaptation, The Mill at Sonning's latest production directed by Tam Williams proves why it still makes audiences scream and laugh today.

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!

Video: Cast Set and Trailer Released For DEATHTRAP at The Mill at Sonning Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

The cast has been announced for Ira Levin’s thrilling and deadly game of cat and mouse, DEATHTRAP, directed by Tam Williams, and playing at The Mill at Sonning Theatre from February 8 - March 30. Watch the video here and learn more about the cast!

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 Set For HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES by Alan Aykbourn at The Mill At Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2023

The cast has been announced for HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES  by Alan Aykbourn at The Mill at Sonning. Performances run 10 August - 23 September.

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.

UK Tour of Peter James' WISH YOU WERE DEAD Will Visit Milton Keynes Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023

The UK tour of Peter James' Wish You Were Dead will visit Milton Keynes Theatre, 25 Apr - Sat 29 Apr.