Young, trusting, and fragile – Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange noises. The sitting-room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella’s loving relationship with her partner Jack all that it seems?
Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play introduced us to the powerful term we now use to describe an insidious form of deception and manipulation.
This liberating adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, which world premiered at the 2022 Shaw Festival, is a gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt. Will the “gaslighting” have its intended dire effect, or will our heroine find the strength to save herself?
With all the hallmarks of Victorian Gothic, refreshed with intriguing new insights, GASLIGHT is a thrilling theatrical experience.
“Gaslight thrills audiences. A must-see theatrical experience that you don’t want to miss” Broadway World
“A Victorian gothic…with an inspired twist” The Age
“A mouth-watering psychological thriller, in which nothing is as it seems” The Blurb
Season
Event Details:
Date: Wed 21 Aug – Sun 8 Sep 2024
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins (including interval). Subject to change.
Ages: This performance is suitable for a general audience. As it is a full-length theatrical performance, it is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Notes: Gaslight does not proactively offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact info@newtheatricals.com.
Performance start times
In-season evening performances Tue – Thu 7pm, Fri – Sat 7.30pm, Sun 6pm
Matinee performances Sat – Sun 2pm
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