A chilling stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's classic novel, directed by Martin Constantine, exploring the supernatural terrors of Hill House.
The Haunting of Hill House comes to Theatre Royal Brighton from 20 to 24 October, a five-night run that brings Shirley Jackson's classic ghost story to the New Road. It's a stage adaptation of the novel, which is still held up as one of the greatest works of supernatural fiction ever written — Stephen King once called it 'near perfect'.
The story follows a group of investigators whose curiosity about Hill House turns to fear as they encounter strange disturbances and the house's grip tightens. It's the kind of slow-burn psychological horror where the building itself is as much a character as the people inside it. The stage version is by Olivier and BAFTA winner Stef Smith, whose adaptation had its world premiere at Salisbury Playhouse, and it's directed by Sky Arts Award winner Martin Constantine.
On stage, Jasper Britton plays Dr Montague, with Jemma Churchill as Mrs Montague, Sian Howard as Mrs Dudley, Sophie Lenglinger as Theo, Robin Morrissey as Luke, and Clancy Ryan as Eleanor. The production is by Mark Puddle, with Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall and Patrick Myles as a Wiltshire Creative production in association with Theatr Clwyd and supported by Arts Council England. It's part of a UK tour, so this is one of its stops on the way through.
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Performances run Tuesday to Saturday at 19:30, with matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 14:30, so there are plenty of slots to choose from over the five days. It's recommended for ages 12 and over, and the venue is Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD.
