Benighted by J.B. Priestley

2016
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Old Red Lion Theatre, London

★★★★★ West End Wilma
“This stage adaptation of Benighted is a thundering success… has truly set the bar for the inevitable reinventions to come in the future. A real spooky treat.”

The Stage (Natasha Tripney)
“Entertaining, atmospheric and at times genuinely affecting adaptation of an early work by JB Priestley.”

★★★★ Time Out (Miriam Gillinson)
“Director Stephen Whitson strikes a fine balance between easy thrills and smarter psychological chills.”

Exeunt Magazine
“Directed expertly by Stephen Whitson… a tardis of a production, much bigger than first appearances might suggest. The stage gives rise to a potent mix of philosophical musings and a bit of simple, raucous fun.”

★★★★ Everything Theatre
“Excellent. Perfect for those who want to be transported back in time. You will be kept on the edge of your seat.”

The Upcoming
“Stephen Whitson has created a sensory experience… the director is clearly fixated on the detail…”

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CAST
Margaret Waverton: Harriet Hayes
Philip Waverton: Tom Machell
Roger Penderel: Matt Maltby
Horace Femm: Michael Sadler
Gladys Du Cane: Jessica Bay
Sir William Porterhouse: Ross Forder

CREATIVE TEAM
Novel Written by: J.B. Priesley
Adapted by: Duncan Gates

Director: Stephen Whitson

Set & Costume Design: Gregor Donnelly
Lighting Design: Zia Bergin-Holly
Sound Design: David Gregory

Movement Direction: Grace McKee
Fight Choreography: Ste Clough

Produced by: Damien Tracey Productions