Patrick Hamilton News

Set in 1880's fog-bound London, Gaslight is an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that tells the story of the Manninghams of Angel Street. Under the guise of kindliness, the handsome Mr. Manningham is torturing his wife into insanity in hopes of ultimately disposing of her and getting away with murder. It is the quintessential Victorian thriller is filled with intrigue, treachery and good, old-fashioned melodramatic fun.

Captivating Psychological Thriller 'Angel Street' ('Gaslight') plays Westport Community Theatre November 26 - December 12

'Angel Street' (also known as 'Gaslight') by Patrick Hamilton is one of the all-time great thrillers, a night of theatrical magic that captivates the audience from start to finish and keeps you guessing right up to the end. If you've never seen the play that the famous 1940s movie 'Gaslight' was based on, this is the production to see! You may know 'who' does it... but what keeps you guessing in this story of unfolding psychological terror are the whys and hows.

Set in 1880's fog-bound London, Gaslight is an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that tells the story of the Manninghams of Angel Street. Under the guise of kindliness, the handsome Mr. Manningham is torturing his wife into insanity in hopes of ultimately disposing of her and getting away with murder. It is the quintessential Victorian thriller is filled with intrigue, treachery and good, old-fashioned melodramatic fun.

The new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession will star Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren' & Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as 'Vivie Warren.' The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St). The cast will also feature Adam Driver as 'Frank Gardner', Mark Harelik as 'Sir George Crofts', Edward Hibbert as 'Mr. Praed' & Michael Siberry as 'Reverend Samuel Gardner'.

Westport Community Theatre announces auditions for Angel Street, a thriller by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Alexander Kulcsar.

WESTPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE Announces AUDITIONS for Angel Street A Thriller by Patrick Hamilton, Directed by Alexander Kulcsar

Written in the 1930s, Angel Street (originally titled Gaslight), is set in Victorian London with all the trappings of a 19th Century melodrama. Young wealthy Mrs. Manningham thinks she is losing her mind until a police detective appears and informs her that her new husband is actually a murderer who is trying to drive her insane so he can take over her estate. Note from the director: The director is looking for skillful actors that can play these melodramatic roles with complete truthfulness and conviction. Please note that the play was made into a classic movie, Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman in 1944, which is also widely available.

Written in the 1930s, Angel Street (originally titled Gaslight), is set in Victorian London with all the trappings of a 19th Century melodrama. Young wealthy Mrs. Manningham thinks she is losing her mind until a police detective appears and informs her that her new husband is actually a murderer who is trying to drive her insane so he can take over her estate. Note from the director: The director is looking for skillful actors that can play these melodramatic roles with complete truthfulness and conviction. Please note that the play was made into a classic movie, Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman in 1944, which is also widely available.

WESTPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE Announces AUDITIONS for Angel Street A Thriller by Patrick Hamilton, Directed by Alexander Kulcsar

Queen City Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of ROPE by Patrick Hamilton from August 19th to September 4th. The play is recommended for audience members 18 and over. It will be held at the Duke Energy Theatre at Spirite Square.

Queen City Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of ROPE by Patrick Hamilton from August 19th to September 4th. The play is recommended for audience members 18 and over. It will be held at the Duke Energy Theatre at Spirite Square.

Mystery, mirth and mayhem abound for the second half of Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre's 38th season featuring 'Curtains, the Musical Mystery Whodunit' and 'Angel Street' (Gaslight).

Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession go on sale to the general public on July 30. The production, to be produced by the Roundabout Theatre Company, will star Tony® Award winner Cherry Jones as Kitty Warren and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as Vivie Warren and will be directed by Tony® Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St). The cast will also feature Adam Driver as Frank Gardner, Mark Harelik as Sir George Crofts, Edward Hibbert as Mr. Praed and Michael Siberry as Reverend Samuel Gardner.

Stoneham Theatre presents Always ... Patsy Cline, starring Becky Barta. Performances run from July 8 through July 25: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $48 regular admission, $42 for seniors, $20 for students; with student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., July 8.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.

Mystery, mirth and mayhem abound for the second half of Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre's 38th season featuring 'Curtains, the Musical Mystery Whodunit' and 'Angel Street' (Gaslight).

Queen City Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of ROPE by Patrick Hamilton from August 19th to September 4th. The play is recommended for audience members 18 and over. It will be held at the Duke Energy Theatre at Spirite Square.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession, starring Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren' & Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as 'Vivie Warren', directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St).

Mystery, mirth and mayhem abound for the second half of Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre's 38th season featuring 'Curtains, the Musical Mystery Whodunit' and 'Angel Street' (Gaslight).

Stoneham Theatre presents Always ... Patsy Cline, starring Becky Barta. Performances run from July 8 through July 25: Thurs. (7:30 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm). Tickets: $48 regular admission, $42 for seniors, $20 for students; with student/senior discount matinees available. [Special pay what you can performance on Thurs., July 8.] Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main Street, Stoneham. Wheelchair accessible. For advance tickets and information, visit or call the Box Office at 781-279-2200 (hours Tues.-Sat., 1-6pm) or log onto www.stonehamtheatre.org.