Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024
Conn Artists Theatre Company
in association with Worthing Theatres and Museum present
The Haunting by Hugh Janes
Directed by Nick Young
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Touring from the Connaught Theatre, Worthing - Autumn 2023
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In an ancient, crumbling mansion, two men stumble across a dark and terrifying secret that will change their lives forever.
When a book dealer, David Filde, is employed by Lord Gray to catalogue the estate’s impressive library, he finds an incredible array of rare books.
However, as a series of strange and unexplained events conspire to keep Filde from his work, he realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing is real, they must journey together to the very edge of terror to discover the source of the terrifying visitations.
This gripping adaptation of some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works, based on his spine-tingling tales of the unexpected, will have you on the edge of your seat!
Following on from the outstanding reviews from Conn Artists’ recent tour of A Perfect Likeness; The Haunting will reunite David Stephens (starring as Lord Gray) and Ross Muir (starring as David Filde). The play will be directed by Nick Young (ex-RSC and former Artistic Director of the Connaught Theatre, Worthing)
Production Details
Running time: approximately 2 hours including interval
Cast size: 3 actors (2M 1F)
Post-show Q & A session available on request.
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For more information or to discuss a booking please contact Ross Muir:
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Email: ross@conn-artists.co.uk | Tel: 01903 366 825 | Mobile: 07813 275459
"The Haunting revels in the old-fashioned power of simple theatrical tricks, and basks in the shrieks and gasps of an audience that is clearly part of the event'"
(The Scotsman)
“Great pace and terrific suspense... guaranteed to raise goosebumps' ”
(Maidenhead Advertiser)
"Gripping... and fascinating too”
(British Theatre Guide)
Conn Artists Theatre Company...
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We are the professional associate theatre company at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing.
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Founded in 2013, with the support of Worthing Theatres, by Ross Muir, Matthew Pike and Laura Kimber; we are passionate about touring outstanding work to regional theatres throughout the UK. Our previous tours include, Mary Rose, A Perfect Likeness, Silas Marner and The Four Men.