The Woman in Black Tickets

Based on 302 reviews

Thrilling!

Slow, intense build of suspense - keeps you guessing with scream out loud/jump out of your seat moments............loved it!

Jane

Brilliant

Mike

Fantastic old school theatre acting.

Loved every second! Over the three days I was in london I saw 4 shows, kerry ellis, wicked, this and then matilda. Woman in black is obviously very different to the other three which I think made it more enjoyable. I really wanted to see theatre acting not just singing and dancing and this show really delivered. My only issue were the pupils at the back of the stalls who felt they needed to fill any silence with cat noises. Would recomend this show to most mature people.

Chris

Great...except for obnoxious teenagers

I purchased tickets for this show as a birthday present for my girlfriend. While we both really enjoyed the show, there was a large group of teenagers who attended the show who were overly loud and talkative during the show, which was very disruptive to us and many other people around us.

John

Woman in Black the Stage version

Limitations of 2 person performance limited the ability to capture the chilling nature of the story. Too much humour for a ghost story

Peter

Overated

Actors made the best of shortage of resources, story weak but some good spooky effects!

patricia

Fog on the causeway!

I really enjoyed it. I have to admit I was not at all scared like I thought I would be but that didnt distract me from enjoying the play. I thought it well done with just 3 actors. I was very disappointed that the person who played the woman in black doesn't even get a mention or credit for playin that part. Overall tho I really enjoyed it.

Dee

Very good

Very good

Emma

Excellent show.

Excellent show. With only three actors, the cast played different roles and characters seamlessly. It was my first Theatre show and I loved it. Credit to the cast.

Lawrence

very good

Julie

Enjoyable

Very well acted but a hard story to put across.

Grant

"Just" 3 actors...but they are really good!

Natasa

Thrilling

A thrill ride. Almost above the London charm. Acting from two main characters fantastic. Not so sure about the woman. But worth a watch :)

Tracey

Be afraid of the dark

Kat

brilliant acting, perfect venue.

this is what you call acting, very little scenery or props, just an amazing production. the venue was perfect for this play, as the saying goes do judge a book by its cover, try and seat in the stalls.

angie

The Woman in Black

Very good show, seats were uncomfortable though.

Pat

slow start

OK but bit repetitive to begin with

Tom

i

it was brill

valerie

Different to the norm!

This was very different to the Musicals I normally go to see. Only 2 actors but they kept the plot interesting and there were plenty of scary moments which had the audience screaming. Not my favourite show but worth a go if you want something different.

Mikey

5 spooky *****

I confess the first part of the show it was a bit boring but the second part it compensates for it!!! This play it was amazingly spooky in a positive way! 5*****

LNC

Woman in Black

The acting was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the play. But I have to say that I didn't find it as frightening as I had been led to believe. I saw it as just a very good ghost story.

Vanessa

3 Stars Explained

I would have given 4 stars for the acting if the Woman in Black had received better direction. Her final appearance was OTT and totally out of keeping with the simmering tension tension. Arthur Kipps was portrayed skilfully while 'the Actor' was ever so slightly try hard. Pleased I went but I won't be back.

Jamie

gripping

pam

Suspense!!!!

Fabulous show. Acting was excellent. Not really music as such, but very good lighting and sound effects. Spooky!!

Sarah

Woman In Black, see it if you dare!

Superb acting skills, great story, scares you even when you're expecting to be scared!

Sandra

brilliant!

Linda

Something different!

Women in black is a great performance using imagination more than the average show. Very clever with only 2 main actors and of course the 'woman'. Sounds effects hit the spot with a few jump out of your seat moments! I'd seen this about 6 years ago and took my 16 year old son, who had recently seen the film, and he lived it. The theatre is small which adds to the atmosphere. Due to the size, any seat is a good seat. Dont be put off buying the back row tickets.

Rachel

Brilliant

An excellent play, well acted, a good use of props and lighting. A great story, keeps you in suspense and on your toes!

Jeannie

Seen this twice now and loved it even more the second time.

Brilliant show, still makes you jump even when you've seen it before. Would recommend and have done many times ! Well worth the money.

Harriet

true theatrical acting

was impressed by the acting- the capacity of just two actors to transmit a scary and eery story in such an exciting manner

adi

Excellent show, very scary!

Anonymous

great show

Me and my husband have wanted to see the show for some time, defiantly worth the wait, a fantastic show, would recommend to anyone.

Donna

ahhh!

Absolutely brilliant but actually terrifying!

Mary

Don't waste your money and go and see this show!!

We didn't enjoy the show. Very small theatre and extremely cramped seats. Will definitely avoid the Fortune Theatre for the future. I'm used to watching alot more theatre in shows, rather than two actors doing their best to entertain. Anyhow I don't think i will be recommending this show to anyone. Thanks

Ginnie Gant

The duo and lady in black

A well put together storyline, that kept you on your toes throughout. With only two actors the repotoire was second to none as they had to multi role throught the show. The theatre size was ideal for this type of show, with the theatre being small it didnt matter why you say you still had a great view. Keep an eye out for the lady in black.

Hilary

Good performance by the actors, not incredibly scary albeit some of the audience would disagree. Good value for money but wouldn't pay full price.

Scott White

We went front row...not much leg room if you're even average hight. But apart from that, it's a good show.

ann

entertaining

judy

Scaretastically superb!!!

It's no surprise this show has run successfully for 25yrs, and continues to draw in the crowds. The play was simply superb from beginning to end. Everything from the actors ability to create a sense of it being more than a two man show with a swift change of a jacket... to a small stage transformed into a much bigger scene with superb depth and charachter... brilliant. I was there with 4 children from the ages of 11 to 13 and they thoroughly enjoyed it as much as the adults... If not more. A must see for all.

Aquila

Worth Watching

Great Acting

Martin

On the edge of our seats!

Incredible story telling. No big casts, no stunning effects just superb acting keeping the audience on the edge of their seats the whole performance.

Helena

I didn't know the story before the performance so this made the story extra exciting.

kate Taylor

Spooky Play

Excellent show. The cast built up the tension leaving me with goosebumps on the back of my neck... very scary!

Deborah

Would go again

This is a classic show and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Would definitely recommend and go again

Cheryl

Woman in Black

Amazing show, thoroughly recommend - especially to those who have read the book! Prepare yourself for some frights!

Claire

Great show

Rachel

Great apart from the visiting schools

Show was great, unfortunately the school that was in the audience ruined any tension. Any time the lights went dark they would clap and talk all the way through and would take forever to settle. Seats in the theatre are cramped as a warning! Excellent show and performance though.

Matthew

charaxters and story hold your attention from the very start to the end. second time i have seen this at fortune theatre and just as good as first.

georgina

The Woman In Black - better every time!

Recently went to see the Woman in Black for the fourth time at the Fortune Theatre. Brilliant production, always stunned by the evocative performance and back to basics approach. Never gets any less scary!

Hannah

different

So different to any other show I have seen, stimulated my imagination and left me in awe of the actors skills, so glad I saw this show.

Gail

Fabulous entertainmet

If you wish to appreciate acting as an art form go watch this show

Jennifer Guest

Fabulous entertainmet

If you wish to appreciate acting as an art form go watch this show

Jennifer Guest

Woman in Black

The play was well-acted, funny and scary. Our group spent a lot of time jumping! We were surprised how scary such a simplistic stage set could be!

Natasha

The Woman in Black

What an absolutely amazing play. I hadn't seen the film or read the book (but my 15 yr old daughter is a real fan of the film,) so I wasn't sure what I expected. The Fortune theatre is really small but this play was made to be performed in a small space. It was brilliant end acted and let you use your imagination through the story telling. Ideal for all ages, with a couple of spooky bits which added to the tension! I'd recommend this play - two hours went so quickly.

Sam

Better than expected, but not terrifying...

The show was very atmospheric and dark, though the woman in black was more funny than scary on the whole - The shrieks from the audience were more frightening and entertaining than the actual scariness of the woman! The very small cast was clever but I would have preffered several people to make it more interesting (like the movie). On the whole, reasonably entertaining and I would recommend it if you go not expecting too much or get scared easily and enjoy this sort of thing!

Johnathan

Not Scarey

This show although well acted, was not as scarey as advertised.

Barbara

Two actors throughout , excellent acting but weak entertainment

Traci

woman in black review

great show, good atmosphere, keeps you on your toes.

zoe

Absolutely amazing!

Anna

fantastic show

This show is an amazing show to see if you want to jump and use your imagination. I shall definitely be recommending this to all of my friends! I took m boyfriend for his 21st and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. Thank you!

Chloe & Ben

Outstanding!.

The perfect atmospheric theatre for this play. My teenage daughter was enthralled from the first scene to the last. Both actors were absolutely brilliant! I would go again & again & again....

Wendy

Amazing

This show is a must see very very gd

Nicola

it definitely was a birthday "surprise". not for the faint hearted.

Builds up lots of suspense and quite funny for a scary play. Enjoy.

master p

Simplicity is the ultimate in sophistication.

The Woman in black is a wonderful stripped down production, with many moments of genuine fright and eerie atmosphere. A great show definetly worth seeing.

Ezra

Excellant performance.Easy to follow plot with a good surprise at the end.

Phil

favourite show! so well done

Vicky

Beware of the screamers

The whole production was spoilt by the large groups of screaming teenage school girls in the audience. Other patrons shared my anger at their behaviour throughout the entire show - one person told me that there was a warning on the website about these particular groups however, and I can only assume that was why the tickets were being sold at a discount, I do not accept that this should have happened. I actually complained to one of the teachers after the show. I would not recommend anyone go without checking with the theatre first to make sure similar groups will not be in attending.

Helen McCatrron

Brilliant!

It was terrifying but very clever. A really good night out!

Katie

our first theatre experience

This was our first experience of a west end play and wow what a great experience we had! The actors were amazing and the theatre atmosphere all added to the experience. Scary, funny and made us jump more than once.

Graham

One of the Best shows in London

This is a must see show, everyone one should see it at least once in their life time. You must go in there and forget about any thing that you have heard and just let them draw you in sit back and enjoy the ride. I have seen this 7 times and can't wait to see it again. The reason I love it so much it that every time I've seen it it has been different in one way or another and it still makes me jump!!!

Karen

Women in Black a couples review.

Richard

excellent

Anonymous

Good concept..on a budget.

It's not the book or the film..so don't go with expectations too high. Whilst the acting is good..the whole concept retains it's original feel....a ghost story..on a budget. Whilst I believe another type of adaptation could be more satisfying - this show has a unique quality that keeps audiences coming.

Ian

Excellent

If the audience includes many teenagers the level of screaming at times is heightened...and adds to the atmosphere. Enjoy.

Elliot

Not what you think...

If you go to watch The Woman in Black, as I did, after first seeing the film you will be surprised to find the story in a completely different format. I enjoyed the play, unfortunately I was not comfortable in my seat throughout, although this cannot be rectified by the production team or the cast I feel if you are wanting to see this play please pay the extra in order to sit in the stalls or a box, anywhere else would feel like a sardine in a tin with possible outcomes of vertigo. The acting was brilliant, the character of 'The Actor' was brilliant delivered great life into the play. There is only a cast of 2 (not including the uncredited woman in black) though you would not think it due to brilliant acting skills from both performers. Thoroughlly enjoyed it was a great end to my valentines day.

Nicole

Woman in black

Fabulous show full of suspense and a sprinkle of humour... Highly recommended!

Penny

Good, but not what you might expect

The take on the story was novel and acting performances were faultless. My only criticism would be with the actual appearances of 'The Woman in Black' they just weren't very scary. A few special effects would have enhanced her presence, you know, she was a ghost after all, maybe she could have floated on strings or something, at least once? Would also add that while the play was very good, it was overpriced considering it's relative low budget.

Glenn

Pleasantly surprised

Really great show

Paul

Brilliant

By far the best show I've seen to date!

Ross

wonderfully jumpy

julie

Enjoyable suspence

Whilst we enjoyed the show our experience was diminished by several large groups of school kids

Anne

the scariest jumpy show

Sit on an alise sit it will make you jump..a must see show!

collette

Pete's review

Very good production and better than the film

Pete

Slightly disappointing.

Quite well done but relied on sound effects to scare and make the audience jump. Simplistic.

Claire Sutton

i do like the title

it is very excellent i think eveyone shuold see it

Alex

first time

First half really slow..2nd half makes up for lost time.. Some shocking moments but also some predicable... Glad I saw it..

Kal

Very different

We enjoyed the show, the actors were great (there were only 2) although there was no backdrop to speak of they made the most of very little. My daughters aged 19 & 20 thought it was just ok.

Lindsey

Shaun vs Woman In Black

DO NOT watch the film first!!!!

Shaun

An evening of scary drama

A brilliant adaptation from the book, you really felt involved in the story. we were five minutes late arriving and one of the main characters came out and set the scene for us explaining what we had missed. Really impressed.

Jo

Well worth watching

The show was great, fantastically acted and arranged, I would advise anyone to go, as long as they can cope with a few frights.

Joss

The Woman In Black

I would not take small children to watch it.It was quite scarey and It kept us in suspense.

Kate Moore

fab show

stephen

A good ghost requires a little more than a black dressed figure making occasional forays on stage for a second or two.there was no subtle suggestion,hints of Other realities,or a gradual build up to realization of the existence if

Anonymous

The Scary Play

A mash-up of the old haunted house, Dracula and the Ghost train, Susan Hill's simple novel has become a play best for teenagers, because their squeals will deafen any one else, Still I liked seeing the two actors work the audience, a nice solid bit of acting. Oh, the theatre seats have little leg room, so expect some slight cramp.

Anonymous

Excellent!

Maddie

Excellent play!

The theatre is very cosy. We were seated in row C of the stalls and we had a very good view of the play. Definately some scary moments in it! The actors are very good, I didn't want the play to end!

Eva

Woman in Black Fantastic acting and Keeps you in suspense !!

Worth seeing ... Not for children under the age of 14. Fantastic acting .

Rose

Great Night Out

Baron

cleverly done

not as scary as I thought, however was cleverly done, thought the actors were brilliant and convincing to the point of moving.Don't take to many shopping bags in especially in upper circle v little leg room or space.

Suzanne

Doesn't live up to expectations :-(

Doesn't live up to expectations; not the scariest theatre experience unfortunately. Views from the dress cirle were poor and tickets were not cheap they should have been £15 tickets since the actors stood so close to the front of the stage we had to keep moving forward to see the show. Acting was brilliant but it would have to be with only 2 actors and the lady in balck.

Ayesha

It'll give you a Christmas Shiver!

Alexandra

The Woman in Black

Great show. Even after seeing this a few years ago and watching the film, this show was great. I went with my teenage daughter and it's the first time in a long time that she has wanted to hold my hand in public! Scary..

Julian

The acting was good although the performance itself was slightly rushed. Suspense could have been hightened if certain shots of the Woman in Black had been drawn out longer, and the lights dropped before she entered and exited the stage.

Laura

Amazing acting and a very good show if you like a fright.

Sarah

glicia maria

great story and well acted

glicia

Just two actors, but overall very well worth going

teresa

We were disappointed not to see Daniel Radcliff, however his replacement was superb and is somebody that we look forward to seeing in different roles where he can express his range of ability. Be aware that a lot of improvisation takes place but the brilliant acting compensates for that.

Marion

...and things that go bump ...!

Having read the book I was wondering how well it would transfer to the stage. Your production was excellent in the way it was portrayed and the stage settings, lighting and music made it all very atmospheric. Not an easy play to perform night after night yet still get people in the audience to scream and believe in ghost! Well done everyone for an excellent evening at the theatre.

maggie

review?!

Very entertaining. Makes you jump. Makes you laugh. Great acting. Beware of screaming teenagers!

Ally

Woman is black is a must see!!

Was skeptical at first but was absolutely brilliant, jumpy in all the right places, incredible acting and such a close personal theatre!

mollie

Picked up in the second half

Thought the first half of the show was pretty dull, second half livened up and was really good. Was a clever performance as there were only 3 actors and very minimal props. Overall it was a good show but was expecting more.

Daryl

Horrifyingly good

Mark

Fantastic Show

Great play - totally absorbing. The Actors were first class!

Anthony

Super

Excellent Acting

Tansy

Good entertainment

The starting could be cut short a bit and bit more darkness around could create better suited atmosphere of fear

Das

Boring

Anonymous

Woman in Black - good acting with humour

We went when there were school kids there which has ruined some of the atmosphere as they would shriek and scream quite early on - it makes the atmosphere less tense therefore does not reach the scary level. Was entertaining and enjoyable.

S Man

Unusual but Excellent

I am not a regular theatre "goer" and booked this for my wife & I plus daughter (16) based on the film which I am yet to watch (wife & daughter have) considering there are only 2 main actors it is very cleverly done with minimal props. It starts off quite slow but soon gathers pace after a third of the way and in the second half it’s very good with some very jumpy parts! Definitely recommend this to anyone.

Stuart

awesome

sian

Good, but more Scream than Psycho

This was good, and enjoyable, but not quite as good as I was hoping for. The acting was superb - with only 2 main characters, it requires a lot of skill and talent to hold attention, which they did very well. The dialogue was sharp and witty, and flowed well. The theatre itself was well set up, and the scenes and lighting really added to the set. However, I had two reservations. The first is that there were a lot of young people there who screamed a lot, which reduced some of the effect. The second is that it was more of a jumpy kind of horror rather than suspense. I saw a previous production that was far more intimidating as this built up the suspense far better rather than relying on loud noises / sudden events etc. So depends what you're looking for really, but I enjoyed this latest version less.

Mike

Good play

Kathy

Excellent

Excellent show made me jump a couple of times, so may be a bit scary for young children

Lynne

Superb and sublime

This was really brilliant, the only thing caused a level of distraction was the school trip that were in attendance. It made it feel like you were witnessing a ghost ride at a fair ground.

Pete

NIGHT OUT WITH MY TEENAGE SON

We chose this play so that my son could review it and use this as a basis for work towards his A Levels. We also wanted an enjoyable evening out. The first ten minutes were slow but after that the acting was superb. The technical effects used were impressive. There was a very mixed audience but it seemed to be enjoyed by everyone. We had a great time. only one negative, one glass of wine and a pepsi at £9.70 is exortitant.

jan

I've seen the show 3 times already!

I've seen the show 3 times now and would see it again! The play is engaging, funny at times but most of all frightening! Makes me jump every time and gives me goosebumps. The lighting and sound help create the suspense and terrifying moments. An incredible show.

Matthew

ENTHRALLING

Martin

Fantastic Performance

Back to basics, excellent acting leaving the audience to use their own imagination without relying on gadgets and gimmicks. Thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

stacey

dissapointed. of Cheshunt

Expected it to be a little more scary. How has this play gone on so long???

Paula

Great acting!

Kristin

Ab fab

Outstanding show. Superb talent. Remarkable wonderful story acted out to the highest standards

Alan

So much done in so little space!!

I'd read Woman in black but not seen the film so knew what to expect. Even so, I was more nervous than my husband who knew nothing of the story. What the actors do with the small number of props is amazing and you can really get into the story. The young actor we saw was brilliant and really put his heart and soul into it. First half.. a build up with houmour, second half.. far more jumpy and atmospheric. Only down side was the toilets in the Theatre but not a major problem and I loved this small theatre and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Julie-Ann

Review

A slow start at the beginning

Mandy

Outstanding performance

Robert

All Good

Superb, staff were great, show was great.

Mark

Aweomeness

Hunny

Good, but......spoilt by the hype!

We went to see this play tingling with anticipation. We had read the reviews and thought we were going to be sitting on the edge of our seats! Sadly the hype built an expectation in us that meant we were left feeling somewhat disappointed. Being a fan of the book it was great to see the play stay true to the story. The actors were great. Just wished we had not read so much about it before hand. Must say we did jump a few times and there were a few screamers in. Enjoyed the humurous touches that the actors injected too. Did not enjoy the distractions from some members of the audience. We had been reminded as usual to switch off phones but as always there is always some idiot who does not consider the rest of us, we were also surprised how many of those around us wanted to chatter ..... very annoying.

Sue

Woman in Black

Fantastic, scary interpretation - very cleverly done and superbly acted. You will jump out of your seat - several times!

Margaret

Worth Seeing

I went to see The Woman in Black, knowing nothing about the story line other than it is very scary. I was concerned that my 14 year old daughter would be frightened by it. Now, it has to be said that I am easily frightened and don't generally anything scary, but I have to say that I dind't find this remotely frightening. I found myself irritated when members of the audience screamed unnecessarily, and then giggled at their own foolishness! My daughter didn't find it frightening either. The acting was good, although the story line was actually quite predictable. Despite this, I would recommend this production to anybody - take the kids along and have a great night out!

Janine

Much adue about nothing

Very overated play. not scary as advertised. Two actors on a bare stage with no backdrop and only two chairs and a large besket, which doubled as the horse and cart. they did however change into different coats to play the different roles, oh and a third one dressed in a black coat with a scream mask on, very scary eh. The fortune theatre is not somwhere you want to go if you are above average size. the seats are tiny and there is no where to move your legs once you are seated. Would not recommend this to anyone that is not an out and out theatre play buff. not comfertable and not particularly entertaining. 2/10

Brendan.

noisy

Noisy whispering schoolchildren spoiled this matinee performance

Eric

Believable

Jonathan

Brilliant

Anonymous

Great fun

Susan

Scary

We watched this play on Saturday 13th Oct at the 4pm showing. It was amazing considering that only 2 actors performed all the roles, aside from the woman in black. Bits of it were really scary and made everyone jump and it was very cleverly put together. We all enjoyed it and would reccommend to any older teenager and adults.

Tracy

Not what I thought it would be

Really fab show enjoyed very much, glad i had seen the film so i knew what was happen, would recommend.

JP

Super Scary

Very different to the film. Clever use of special effects to create atmasphere. Jumped out of my seat on several occasions!

Anonymous

A truly scary story

This is the second time I have seen "The Woman in Black" and it just gets scarier. The play starts slowly with the introduction of the two characters, and the setting of the scene, but once the story starts to flow, it gathers its own momentum, until reaching its unexpected conclusion. At various times, the audience joins the characters in the humour, and then terror, of the telling of the spine chilling story. Take the children and scare them witless for Christmas.

Bryan

woman in black

The show was very good, acting was epic, i would defiantly watch it again. The woman in black was a scary lady.

sophie

a most pleasing show

unbeliveable small but right for the show

kevin

GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

I LIKED THE SHOW WAS SURPRISED AT JUST THE 2 MAIN ACTORS AND THE GIRL BUT VERY GOOD

PAUL

A riveting and scary production

SP

Traditional, historical theatre

A thoroughly enjoyable slice of traditional theatre staged in a wonderfully historic venue. The show had us on the edge of our (squeaky) seats on numerous occasions. Possibly a little too mature for younger members of the audience - our seven-man party ranged from 12 to 66 years old. It's a complex story. But whilst the younger members may not have grasped some of the content, they were certainly enthralled by the entire experience.

Gabriella

Great!

Bee

Thrilling, skin-prickling on-stage adaption of the Susan Hill novel

Emily

Fun show, great acting, super venue

This was a very fun and entertaining show. We enjoyed the theatre, where there is not a bad seat. My wife and I would recommend this show for all but young children who would not be able to follow the story. Nice job, we would see it again.

Gary

Dissapointing, Not Scary and Needs Updating!

We were really looking forward to seeing this play during our visit to London, but were disappointed. The acting was superb by the two main actors, but the set and overall play needs some updating. I understand this play has been running in the West End for the past 25 years and by watching it you can tell that it hasn't been updated at all. At times I felt like I was watching a high school performance; by the limited special effects and really bad sound effects. I am glad I was able to find discounted tickets for our stall seats. I would have been upset if I paid full price.

TravelingDuo

Clever Adaption

Drew

Brilliant take on an old theme

Although the tradition of telling ghost stories is not new, this play was done in an interesting and imaginative way. For someone who is easily distracted and likes to work out the answers in advance, this play managed to hold my interest for a solid two hours, which seemed to fly by. Brilliant. Can not recommend highly enough.

Kevin

Women In Black

Karl

Disappointed!

The show was over hyped and is really not that much of a "scary" thriller as it is reported to be. It is well acted though.

Paul & Sue

Was not impressed at all very disappointed!!! Also saw a mouse passing by!!!

Belinda Ridley

Confusing statrt

I found the beginning rather confusing and slightly boring but it did improve considerably

Pamela

Fantastic show, watch it!

Anonymous

Brilliant show

emma

Woman In Black Sept 12

Brilliant show, it had us on the edge of our seats, jumping with fright one minute, laughing the next, but it is quite scary and I wouldn't recommend taking small children.

Joyce

Boring

I booked to go and see this play as the film has recently come out and been a big hit. The play was hard to follow as there was only 2 actors which just changed colour jackets as they changed character. Reading other reviews I expected it to be very scary, I am an easily scared and jumpy person and I can say I jumped once in the whole performance. I was let down watching this performance and feel like a wasted money & a night in London seeing this play :(

Jessica

Only go if you like being scared, jumped out of my seat at least 10 times !!!

Jen

Captivating

I went to see the play with my two teenage children. The Fortune Theatre is small and a good venue for this play. We sat in the dress circle and had a good view of the stage and felt close to the actors.The story is told by two actors who in the first half set the scene which I found a little slow and repetitive. The second half of the play was set at a much faster pace and due to the excellent acting tested the imagination of the audience together with limited visual aids. Whilst I did not find the play scary I was captivated by the story telling. My teenagers however, did find the play scary and let out the odd scream and jumped from their seats. If you like to hear a good story told go and see the play. Don't be put off by just two actors, they play different characters and so it feels like the cast is bigger.

Diane

Fantastic show.

If you like a good old-fashioned ghost story played by excellent actors then this is the show for you.

Rachel

Woman in Black not to be missed

This version of Woman in Black has a slightly comic side to it. It was a brilliant show and we really enjoyed it. Well worth seeing.

Pauline and Garry

Show was great, seating in the theatre was dire- cramped and on steep slope.

Joe

Surprising gem

Don't be put off by negative reviews. For those that didn't like the small stage, lack of props small cast I challenge their imagination or perhaps it was just a bad day. From the start you are invited by the cast to take an active part in the imagination of the story and for me I was involved all the way through until the end. My wife I enjoyed the story and suspense. Good Job!

Trevor

A Different Version

Having read the book, and seen the film, I was curious to see the stage play. This was another version of the story and, had I not known the story I might have been a bit confused at the beginning. The two actors playing the main characters were excellent and worked really hard for the two hours of the show, and the lady herself did not disappoint! Great use of props and lighting to convey the mood. A great show.

Claire

pleasently surprised

I was impressed with the actor. Was cleverly dne

cash

the show was excellent the acting superb seen it twice now

tracey

Good...

I thought that this was a fairly good show in terms of the production. The story however was quite boring and at times confusing due to the actors often changing roles. It wasn't particually scary; just the odd moments that made you jump. The theatre was perfect; quite small and the dress circle overhangs the stage for a perfect view. From an actor's perspective it was interesting to see how the two actors played the roles but I would have wished for the story to be much more exciting to make a better play. Despite this, I personally enjoyed it but I don't think everybody of my age would do so.

Giselle (13yrs)

Woman in Black - highly recommended!

Cynthia

Woman in Black - review

First half very slow, failed to get me gripped. Second half better, acting good but sound effects were too "in my ear" i.e. didn't get an overall feeling for the show. I think I would have been more "creeped out" if the Woman in Black showed less of her face.

Michael

Not bad but overhyped

Melanie

The Fright of your Life!

Although I had seen the play previously, I was pleased to discover that there were many twists and turns which I had forgotten about! This play kept us on the edge of our seats all night!

Laura

Wonderful play with excellent performances!

Tasos

awsome

Vicoria

It is a much smaller production than I was expecting but once I was over that I found it to be a brilliant production

Ian

Excellent performance!

Anonymous

Woman in Black

I loved the play. The theatre is very small so if you have long legs sit on one of the end seats . There are two actors playing all the parts but as the acting is so good it is very convincing. A very good afternoon out!

Anna

Woman in black in hiding

I thought that the story would have had a new makeover, but the play was very old fashioned, no video effects for this new run, which is what a new audience would expect, seats very uncomfortable too close to the hand-rail, acting very good but was over shadowed by the loud bangs and flashing lights at the end of the play. Too old fashioned for me and my friend.

Alan

Excellent acting

We enjoyed the play very much, the actors were amazing! The seats given very good as well stalls b11,12 right at front.

Anna

Not seen the film, but ...

I thought it was quite good and would recommend that you go and see it.

St John

Book, Film, Show

I have seen the filma nd now the theatre production, wish I had seen the production first. Brilliantly produced but for me doesn't meet the films high standards.

Karina

full of atmosphere

You must allow yourself to be immersed in the atmosphere and try to stifle the nervous giggles when something terrifying happens! There are lots of loud bangs and strident screaming which can be unnerving. If you go with the idea that if you use your imagination it is an amazing experience. The actors are first rate and completly believable in the different characters they play. The theatre is so small you feel, as it is meant to be, that you are part of the play which makes it all the more terrifying.

Harriet

Date night

chris

Marvellous

Anonymous

fantasic

excelllent, the way they use the props was clever.

amanda.

Woman in Black= Amazing

N

Don't sit in the first three rows stalls in this small theatre

Our seats were second row stalls and too near the stage for the occasions smoke swirled out on the stage and into our faces.The suspense of the show was spoiled by a lot of teenage girls behind screaming in anticipation of something frightening happening. We were unfortunately delayed and arrived at the theatre late we thought the staff were wonderful and the lead actor came out to explain what had happened before we were ushered in in a suitable break. Very good service and good acting.

Audrey

The flawed questionaire

I tried to post my review without scoring the items:costume and music but received a prompt requirng me to do so. There is no music in Woman in Black and the costumes in the main are fairly inconsequentional.Bearing in mind the piece is set in the 1950's, according to the programme notes I found it a little odd in the script that "The Actor" referred to "Irvine" as an acting great whereas he would more likely refer to someone more recent, say, "Olivier." This did not impair my enjoyment too much and seeing the playwright is now dead is hardly worth mentioning to the company.This was a most enjoyable night out.

Richard

The flawed questionaire

I tried to post my review without scoring the items:costume and music but received a prompt requirng me to do so. There is no music in Woman in Black and the costumes in the main are fairly inconsequentional.Bearing in mind the piece is set in the 1950's, according to the programme notes I found it a little odd in the script that "The Actor" referred to "Irvine" as an acting great whereas he would more likely refer to someone more recent, say, "Olivier." This did not impair my enjoyment too much and seeing the playwright is now dead is hardly worth mentioning to the company.This was a most enjoyable night out.

Richard

Wonderful Production

An awesome show. Very intimate theatre and it fully exploits that. Lots of jumps and starts, helped by a good number of the audience screaming behind. We were very near the front and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not for those of a nervous disposition!

Paul

Brilliant.

The acting was absolutely brilliant and the story was told really well. I've already recommended this show to others.

Anonymous

Worth a Watch!

I haven't seen the film but after watching this play I found myself wanting more. I have ordered the book online and intend to watch the film after reading the book. It's not as scary as I was expecting. It is performed in an intimate theatre. The acting was the best thing. The two main actors were amazing. They didn't have many props but still managed to engross me and sucked me in to the story. I would recommend theatre goers to watch this. Those who prefer massive productions should give it a miss.

Anonymous

2 ACTORS ON STAGE AND THEY KEPT YOU INVOLVED IN THE SHOW EVEN THE CHANGE OF CLOTHES SEEMED TO BE PART OF THE ACTING AND FLOWED EASILY AND WHEN THEY INTRODUCED THE DOG - WE WERE LOOKING FOR IT ON THE STAGE! - THEY HAD US ALL CAPTIVATED - LOVED IT

Maureen

Wunab in Black Review

The show was not what I expected by being acted out it ruied the whole feeling on the play.

Kim

enjoyable evening

The Fortune is a small theatre so advise using the toilet before you go in as long queues. The sound effects are very good and the length is just right. Only 2 actors in this show. If you like a good yarn you will enjoy this show.

Elaine

Woman In Black Review

Scary story in a very small intimate theatre. For all those theatre goers this is one not to miss.

Rachel

AMAZING!

Well worth watching!

Laura

Not as good as the film

I made the mistake of seeing the play after seeing the film first. I have to say that the play of women in black is not nearly as good as the recent film. The seating at the theatre is also very cramped.

Rob

Irritating tourists!

An amazing production and excellent play, which was unfortunatly rouined by a large group of German teenage tourists who wouldn't keep quiet, sit still or allow for any atmosphere to be generated. I felt our whole area had to keep turning in the hope they would see our discomfort. The play was brilliant though!

Christopher Medlock

Irritating tourists!

An amazing production and excellent play, which was unfortunatly rouined by a large group of German teenage tourists who wouldn't keep quiet, sit still or allow for any atmosphere to be generated. I felt our whole area had to keep turning in the hope they would see our discomfort. The play was brilliant though!

Christopher Medlock

Great show

Anonymous

Amy and Joan

Show was fab, but we sat in upper circle row B, and found the seating very uncomfortable as the leg room was very restricted. only good for shorter people I would not recommend this row or a few surrounding rows to anyone above 5ft 4.

Amy

Nice show

It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be but the few scary moments were worth it.Acting was really good.

M AKHTAR

First Scary Play

I have never seen a scary play previously was asked to attend by a friend you had read the book and seen the film, I had done neither. It was great fun to be scared by a play the actors were very believable and it was throuroughly enteraining although I did leave the play feeling rather uncomfortable and a little gittery.

Mike