Fortune Theatre
Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HH
The Woman in Black Tickets
Fortune Theatre
Booking until: Saturday, 27 July 2019
Running time: 2 Hours (with a 15 min interval)
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Age restrictions
The Woman in Black is on the National Curriculum for English and Drama, so some performances (especially matinees and on weekdays) are likely to have school groups in attendance.
Important Information
This play is not suitable for those with a nervous disposition or who cannot handle sudden shocks. Please be advised that there is a large possibility of school groups being present at The Woman In Black, especially for Monday to Thursday performances. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable time in the performance.
Booking until:
Saturday, 27 July 2019
Running time:
2 Hours (with a 15 min interval)
The Woman in Black, a super-spooky gothic horror story
The Woman in Black is based on the 1983 book by Susan Hill. Stephen Mallatrat, who adapted the book for the stage, read the book on a beach in Greece, in the bright, unthreatening sunshine, but still found it an uncomfortable and disturbing experience. A classic in the making with a 1989 film version behind it as well as the 2012 movie, it’s guaranteed to give you a thrill you’re unlikely to forget in a hurry… so much so that some audience members find themselves leaving the lights on a home for weeks afterwards!
The Woman in Black – The story
The play kicks off with a funeral, which sets the tone for the rest of the play. Your worst fears will become reality as the story proceeds, telling the tale of junior solicitor Arthur Kipps and his experiences in spooky Eel Marsh House, where he spots a mysterious woman wearing black. He’s certain he really has seen her. But nobody else will admit she is there, and they won’t tell him who she is. As the story unwinds and Arthur sorts out his deceased client’s affairs, spooky incidents occur.
If you’ve ever sat around in the dark telling ghost stories, you’ll be familiar with the feeling of dread that watching The Woman in Black brings. But it’s far from being an ordinary, everyday horror story. This play is much more subtle and your fears are all in your mind… which somehow makes it worse. There’s no gore to speak of. Just a growing sense of tension and horror as you’re drawn in to the strange world of Eel Marsh House and the mystery inexorably unravels.
Tense and exciting, The Woman in Black is in its third decade on the West End and still thrills audiences from all over the world. Everyone enjoys a good scare and this production delivers time after time. It’s eerie. It’s dark. And it’s proving to be a massive on-going hit, with more than seven million of us enjoying the thrills it delivers since its first showing. Directed by Robin Herford with lighting by Kevin Sleep and produced by PW Productions, it’s an all-time theatre classic in the making.
The Woman in Black theatre tickets
This play isn’t a good idea if you have a nervous disposition or dislike unexpected shocks. But you can safely take your children along, safe in the knowledge that they won’t see anything unsuitably gruesome. We offer great seat and ticket availability with an excellent choice of seat options, with premium and full price tickets as well as discount The Woman in Black tickets – there’s something for every budget.
This play is not suitable for those with a nervous disposition or who cannot handle sudden shocks. Please be advised that there is a large possibility of school groups being present at The Woman In Black, especially for Monday to Thursday performances.
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Press Reviews
Don't go unless you like being scared out of your wits Sunday Mirror
A marvellous exercise in spine tingling tension, spun from perfectly paced storytelling and stagecraft......it's a cracker. The Independent
A truly nerve-shredding experience Daily Mail
The most brilliantly effective spine chiller you will ever encounter...If you haven't seen this show yet you are missing a treat The Daily Telegraph
Customer Reviews
What to expect:
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Recommended for:
Anyonebased on 1716 reviews
Only slept twice
I have no idea how this show has managed to go on for 30 years, I found it dull and boring, no real set to speak of, the whole show is in need of updating with effects and some. I feel I not only waste £70 on two tickets but also wasted 2 hours of my life.
scott London Box Office customer
Nan & Granddaughter
Excellent acting both actors were amazing. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. The lines they had to learn were phenomenal
Ann London Box Office customer
Must see!!
Brilliant show, definitely scary, maybe try to get seats lower than upper circle but even-so it was still brilliant! Barely any leg room in our seats but it’s an old theatre and an old building so I can’t complain and loved it anyway! Only annoying thing was people kept going to the loo halfway through which had a really creeky door and kept ruining the lighting. Not the venues fault like, there was a big sign on the door saying ‘do not use whilst show is running’, people just don’t listen!
Devon London Box Office customer
Good show
Needs to be more scary
Harry London Box Office customer
Can something be excellent AND terrifying?!
I last saw this show whilst at school (quite a number of years ago now sadly) and it is just as terrifying. I honestly felt like I was going to jump out of my skin on numerous occasions! As a result I wouldn’t recommend this to children, everyonelse however, go see it!
Alison London Box Office customer
Amazing!
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. The acting was superb.
Richard London Box Office customer
Great show!!
Julie London Box Office customer
Clever & gripping
Melissa London Box Office customer
Good fun
Louise London Box Office customer
A little dissappionted
I booked in the dress circle at the front very dissatisfied with the amount of leg room their was this should be made clear on the website . The show lacked good props in fact very little reminded me of a school play. Then having said that the tickets are not expensive so maybe don't expect to much .
marion London Box Office customer
A very enjoyable show. Actors very believable and the show which relies on clever props & dialogue Provides a good dramatic show
Martin London Box Office customer
Absolutely brilliant
Katrina London Box Office customer
Awful
Terrible show, do not watch
Tom London Box Office customer
Brilliant
I had never seen a piece of theatre that is horror genre. It was better than expected. There were moments where everyone jumped off their seat. Being a horror fan, I am pleased I got the same thrill as a film would give you. Go and see it!!!
Courtney London Box Office customer
A brilliant and clever show
Louise London Box Office customer
Cleverly eery
Makes your imagination work overtime. Cleverly done, great acting and evocative writing.
Rachel London Box Office customer
Must see, as a family with teens we all loved it.
Seen this twice now. First time years ago with my husband & loved it, second time with my now teenage children and had even more fun watching their reactions. Fantastic.
Hollie London Box Office customer
Quite like the novel
Jaqueline London Box Office customer
incredible that 2 actors could captive the audience completely and excellent lighting effects
Anne London Box Office customer
Fantastic
The acting was incredible
Richard London Box Office customer
Nail biting show
jo London Box Office customer
Introduction a bit long winded, but enjoyed the story once it got into it
Bar small and cramped so waited outside until seats were available.
Lorraine London Box Office customer
Atmospheric
With predominantly just two actors throughout the whole performance, this adaptation of the Woman in Black was fantastic.
Craig London Box Office customer
Gripping
The show was outstanding!
Liz London Box Office customer
Fantastic storytelling
As someone with minimal experience of theatre productions I was greatly impressed by the quality of acting on show. It was amazing how the show grips you with just 2 actors and minimal props.
Samuel London Box Office customer
Good
I took my family my kids who are both over 20 I wouldn’t recommend this to young children We thought it was really good but if I’d seen the reviews before I bought the tickets I wouldn’t of gone,I wish when people give reviews they give them correctly ,if you don’t like it that’s fair enough just say it’s not for me This play isn’t for everyone but if you enjoy drama and have imagination and relise there are only 2 people on stage that have to remember a very long script it’s brilliant Well written and well delivered We highly recommend it Superb seats as well
Jon London Box Office customer
Spine tingling drama
This was the third time I have seen this play and I recommend it to anyone who hasnt seen it.
Paul London Box Office customer
Exciting dramatic scary production
If the audience behave the tension and drama are amazing!
Jan London Box Office customer
Cleverly done play, worth the watch!
Sophie London Box Office customer
Keeps you awake on the edge of your seat
Not for the faint hearted or easily scared. But a thoroughly enjoyable thriller
Susan London Box Office customer
Great show
Show was really great and the ladies at the bar were really happy and bubbly. A very good evening. Would highly recommend.
Steve London Box Office customer
Brilliant!
Rebecca London Box Office customer
Inventive and gripping
James London Box Office customer
Amazing
Second time I’ve seen the show and it delivered once again. Brilliant acting from the two gentlemen, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
James London Box Office customer
Fantastic even after 3 times !
Kerry London Box Office customer
A Must See!
Chloe London Box Office customer
Simply mesmerising
This is a ghost story. You will jump out of your seat. The performance I saw featured two amazing actors at the top of their game. Their skills brought the whole show to life. They deserve an award. The story drags you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I cannot recommend it highly enough. This is a must see show for both new and established theatre lovers.
Phil London Box Office customer
Great timing, drama
Kate London Box Office customer
Not impressed
Elena London Box Office customer
Woman in Black
Excellent! Actors supported each other equally. Kept the audience mesmerised for entire performance. Fortune Thestre is the perfect venue..
Sally London Box Office customer
Seen for the 2nd time
Fantastic! Good old fashioned ghost story telling. I saw this show maybe 20 years ago and always remembered how good it was. This time around I took along my grown up children who loved it as much as I did. The show itself is simplistic in appearance, it relies entirely on the artistry of the actors to bring the story to life which they do in spades. It’s atmospheric, creepy and authentic. I would thouroughly recommend it.
cherise London Box Office customer
Strong acting
Anwar London Box Office customer
Excellent atmosphere
The acting was very good & sound effects excellent
Sylvia London Box Office customer
Nuce story, great acting
Meirav London Box Office customer
Unbelievable how only 2 actors with minimal props or visual aids created so much thrill. Loved every bit of it!
Sarah London Box Office customer
It was fun
Susan London Box Office customer
Amazing!
Must see!
Joanna London Box Office customer
Fantastic Acting & Atmosphere
With just only 2 characters plus the "woman in black" this transports you back to times when you used to use your imagination.....
lee London Box Office customer
The superb, the sublime, Woman in Black
This small atmospheric theatre is just minutes from Covent Garden, so very easy to access, but it is small, almost living room small, which is all the better, I say. There are a few jump scares which might frighten the youngest children and it does get very dark and spooky, which of course is the whole idea, so don't go if you are of a nervous disposition, otherwise, book your tickets now and have a superb time. This was my second time seeing this show and I feel it may not be my last.
Michael London Box Office customer
Creative must see
Sarah London Box Office customer
Thrilling!
A really brilliant piece with fantastic suspense and real drama. Spooky!
Anna London Box Office customer
Still amazing!!
Saw this show over ten years ago and just went again!! Still an excellent scare!!
Philipp London Box Office customer
Intense and captivating
Great performance and show. Theatre is smaller than expected and you can feel part of the play but at the same time can hear all the noise from the audience if not quiet. We were unlucky to have a school group behind screaming in most scary parts which was distracting. Otherwise thrilling and well performed story!
Amalia London Box Office customer
Watch out, she's about
Great show, lead by two incredible actors. Although the start was a little slow, you quickly merge into the story. With the help of great lighting you really experience different locations throughout. Throughly enjoyable show. Shame about the leg room but takes nothing away from the show.
Adnan London Box Office customer
Brilliant show which keeps you on the edge of your seat
The Woman in Black is a good old fashioned ghost story, well acted and absorbing. Choose seats in the centre to have the best views.
Justin London Box Office customer
Starts great while it ends fantastic!
From every perdpective this is a must see! London tale that takes you back in time in a great creative way!
Konstantinos London Box Office customer
Wonderfully Performed. Not Scary Though
Mike London Box Office customer
Fantastic experience
Truly scary, we all enjoyed it from beginnning to end, what a thrilling experience!
Silvia London Box Office customer
Spooky
Syed London Box Office customer
Clever and chilling
Tobias London Box Office customer
A must see!!
Andreas London Box Office customer
Fabulous
As a show with only two actors in it brilliant.
diana London Box Office customer
Wasted 2 hours
Janette London Box Office customer
Must see
Rachel London Box Office customer
Good
Good
Robert London Box Office customer
Great story, great acting!
Marko London Box Office customer
Good night
Joel London Box Office customer
Perfect Halloween treat
Stephen London Box Office customer
Live on the edge of your seat!
Beautifully acted with plenty of atmosphere and enough tension to keep you on the edge of your seats throughout! However, please make the Woman herself more chilling ; her face is a caricature and would have greater effect with the features being less defined but swathed in mystery, for example, with subtle use of heavy veils.
Carol London Box Office customer
Very good show gripped from the show, considering there were only 2 actors they did a really good job of keeping the audience intrested all through the show
Miss Joyce London Box Office customer
Incredible way of drawing you in
Claire London Box Office customer
Bloody good
Same as above
Stephen London Box Office customer
Scary & jumpy if your in the right place
This is a great show if your in the right seats! Sadly my son and I were placed in between a group of School children who were up out of their seats and eating all the time! Stewards were terrible and didn’t try enough to sort it so my son who hadn’t seen the show before had a wasted trip
Mark London Box Office customer
Wonderful
CHIEW SENG London Box Office customer
A valiant attempt at a two man show
The start is slow, a play about making a play about a ghost story. Minimal in all respects staging and costumes. The two actors make a fair attempt at the show but ends up as only that. It was just worth the low ticket price but not more.
Lester London Box Office customer
interesting
Worth reading the book before seeing the show
Jarir London Box Office customer
Creative,scary a must see
The theatre alone sets tgescene and creates the atmosphere even before the play begins. My whole family thoroughly enjoyed every minute even my 10 year old but all coped with the scary bits
Elisabeth London Box Office customer
mysterious, a must see
i will definitely bring my 15 year old daughter here, its great for teenagers as i know my older one will love it, great acting, great light, great sound!
Amber London Box Office customer
Horror at the theater, it works!
A very good act with so few actors or preps. Which shows that a good story can go a long way. Obviously, nor advisable for children or those who do not like dark stories.
Valerie London Box Office customer
Spooky and eery!
Momtaz London Box Office customer
Amazing show
Brian London Box Office customer
Edge of my seat
Wonderful production. From the very opening scene I was gripped. It was a performance by both actors that just kept on giving. The play kept on building the tension until BANG the entire audience jumped. Fully recommend to everyone (went with 14yr old son who also loved it)
Liam London Box Office customer
A must see!
Recently moved to London and trying to soak up the culture! Really fantastic, would recommend to everyone. Great acting!
Alex London Box Office customer
colorful
I think the actors played very good but I thought the woman would be seened more than she did
Monica London Box Office customer
The acting blew me away!
I can't believe a play with only 3 people in it had me so engrossed, and on several occasions - creeped out. I loved it! Thank you for the great night!
Jancy London Box Office customer
Wonderful show!
The performance was superb! My only complaint is that my view was restricted in the upper circle. Wish I had spent more on better seats! Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
Sana London Box Office customer
Awesome
Gurjeet Singh London Box Office customer
Thrilling and really gave you a shudder
The show was magnificent this is my first time going to the theatre and the show really got the audience spooked and it was good they had a little bit of humour aswell.
Robbie London Box Office customer
Amazing, and Actually Scary Moments.
I sat in the front row of the Dress Circle section. It Was perfect.
CJ London Box Office customer
Quality Ghost Story
Jamie London Box Office customer
Good show but a bit scary.
Good show but a bit scary.
Bunga London Box Office customer
Captivating
Captivating, scary, easy to follow. BRILLIANT acting. Great seats in a small and welcoming theatre. A good night out.
Bridget London Box Office customer
A must see!
What a show- great acting and they really know how to grip the audience!
Sana London Box Office customer
Scary and jumpy
Very scary,much better than the film. Would be cautious of taking young children.
Nick London Box Office customer
Fantastic story and performance
Will London Box Office customer
Extraordinary experience
I felt like a little kid who finally found his passion.the whole show was perfect from the simplicity of the stage to the acting level.everything was .
Modawy London Box Office customer
It's NOT a ruddy comedy!!
Loved the show - but on my night out - some in the audience thought they were at a comedy and laughed and laughed - maybe it was just me but it was disrepectful imho
kenneth London Box Office customer
Not a must see!
We booked this show last minute as we wanted a Tuesday Matinee performance but our options were limited. It is very slow to start, the second half was more interesting but the story is rather dull. The lead actor (1 of 2) is very talented given his role throughout. In hindsight, it was an expensive 2 hrs with the children.(10,15 yrs) The reviews were a little misleading. The children did not like it at all. I would not recommend it. Sorry
Terry London Box Office customer
Good
shadma London Box Office customer
Wonderful
Must see play. Excellent acting fantastic story
Andrew London Box Office customer
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Theatre Address
Fortune Theatre
Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HH
Facilities
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Theatre Info
- Capacity: 440
- Year built: 1924