Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE HAUNTING OF SUSAN A Will Premiere at the King's Head Theatre

Performances will run from 1 – 26 June 2022.

By:

The King's Head Theatre have today announced the world premiere of Mark Ravenhill's new play The Haunting of Susan A, which will run at the venue - London's oldest pub theatre - from 1 - 26 June 2022 (Press Night: 6 June).

Written as a response to the 50th anniversary celebration of the King's Head Theatre and having celebrated the famous creatives who started their careers at the theatre, like Tom Stoppard, Victoria Wood and Bryony Lavery, Mark Ravenhill premiers his first new play as Artistic Director of The King's Head Theatre.

Drawing on the traditions of a classic ghost story, The Haunting of Susan A explores the power of the mind to make the unseen visible and for the cruelty of the past to haunt a room.

Mark Ravenhill said of his new play, "Arriving last year as co-artistic director in time for the 50th anniversary, I reflected on the memories that might be held in this space, London's oldest pub theatre. The result is a ghost story. Inspired by my love of the work of M.R. James, my new play is set in the King's Head and explores how trauma from the past can realise itself in the present and the power of the imagination to make the unseen manifest."

Further details of cast and creative team to be announced. Tickets are on sale now here.

The King's Head Theatre was established in 1970. Passionate about great theatre, it is known for its challenging work and support of early career artists. The King's Head is committed to fighting prejudice through the work it stages, and the artists and staff it works with. The team believes in fair pay for all on the fringe and create accessible routes for early career artists to stage their work - work they are passionate about.





Need more UK Regional Theatre News in your life?
Sign up for all the news on the Summer season, discounts & more...


BroadwayWorld TV


VIO-LENCE at The Underworld - London in UK Regional VIO-LENCE at The Underworld - London
The Underworld (7/30-7/30)
Allo Allo Dinner Show 18/07/2026 - Hitchin in UK Regional Allo Allo Dinner Show 18/07/2026 - Hitchin
Sun Hotel (7/18-7/18)
The Scarlet Pimpernel - Kingskerswell/ Newton Abbot - period drama theatre in UK Regional The Scarlet Pimpernel - Kingskerswell/ Newton Abbot - period drama theatre
Kingskerswell Village hall (7/04-7/04)
BROKEN BY THE SCREAM downstairs at The Dome - London in UK Regional BROKEN BY THE SCREAM downstairs at The Dome - London
The Dome (8/02-8/02)
Back to the Future The Musical in UK Regional Back to the Future The Musical
Liverpool Empire Theatre (1/12-2/06)
Local Young Writers Show RAW in UK Regional Local Young Writers Show RAW
Pentabus (7/08-7/09)
It Comes in Waves in UK Regional It Comes in Waves
Sheringham Little Theatre (7/03-7/03)
Michael Spicer - Hope All''s Well in UK Regional Michael Spicer - Hope All''s Well
Manchester Fairfield Social Club (11/19-11/19)
PROTEST THE HERO at Scala - London in UK Regional PROTEST THE HERO at Scala - London
Scala (7/31-7/31)
ELEINE at The Underworld - London in UK Regional ELEINE at The Underworld - London
The Underworld (10/13-10/13)