The Turn of the Screw A chilling ghost story by Henry James. Staged by Theatreworks - with a national reputation for transferring
well loved novels successfully to the stage:
Far From The Madding Crowd 2007 Little Women 2007 The Railway Children 2007 |
Set in a brooding country mansion during the Victorian era, accompanied by a violinist and using a cast of seven to tell the "most hopelessly evil story ever written"
The leading role of the 'Governess' will be played by Leah Bracknell (Emmerdale).
A young woman obtains the post of a governess to two children abandoned by their previous carers 'Peter Quint' and 'Miss Jessel', in circumstances of some mystery. Whist taking a walk one evening she sees a strange figure on the tower. Feeling that the scene has been 'stricken with death' she begins her investigations. She struggles to confirm her belief that the children are being corrupted by the ghosts of Quint and Jessel. But are the ghosts she sees real or is she hallucinating? Is she a tragically flawed protector or a medium for evil ? If the children do need saving, is she capable of saving them?
The recent film entitled 'The Others' staring Nicole Kidman was based on this story and explored its central theme with great success.
Confirmed Tour Dates:
The Theatre Royal, Windsor - Week 14/4/08 - 19/4/08
The Theatre Royal, Northampton - Week 5/4/08 - 10/4/08
The Lighthouse Theatre, Poole - Week 19/5/08 - 24/5/08
Confirmed Cast:
Leah Bracknell - The Governess
Karen Ford - Mrs. Grose, The House Keeper
Paul Sandys - Miles
Sophie Osborne - Flora
Joshua Kent - Peter Quint
Kate Marlais - Miss Jessel, Kitty
Clare Ashton - Mary, a Maid
Technical Team:
Produced by Miles Chambers and Ali Gorton of Theatreworks. Adapted and Directed by Ali Gorton.
Lighting Designer - Stephen Holroyd
Acting Deputy Stage Manager / Sound - Joshua Kent
Scenic Builder - Andy Martin
Scenic Artist - Craig Denston
Costumes - Kay Wilton
Music - Margaret Bennet, Loren O'Dair
Images:
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