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Woman In Black, The with Tamarai

THE MOST TERRIFYING LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD

 

Proud and solitary, Eel Marsh House surveys the windswept reaches of the salt marshes beyond Nine Lives Causeway. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the house's sole inhabitant, unaware of the tragic secrets which lie hidden behind the shuttered windows. It is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose. Years later, as an old man, he recounts his experiences to an actor in a desperate attempt to exorcise the ghosts of the past. The play unfolds around the conversations of these two characters as they act out the solicitor's experiences on Eel Marsh all those years ago.

Over the years the West End production of The Woman in Black has seen a number of cast changes, with every new actor bringing his own interpretation and style to the roles. The current cast are led by David Acton as Mr Kipps and Ben Deery as The Actor. Robin Herford has directed every West End cast since it opened in 1989.

Woman In Black Reviews

The Woman In Black was first performed at the Theatre-By-The-Sea in Scarborough back in 1987. The original production received rave reviews, paving the way for future productions throughout the country. It reached the West End in 1989 where it has been a major audience puller ever since. Its success has subsequently reached a global level, having spread to the US, South America and through to the Tokyo theatre scene, and beyond.

Unanimously acclaimed by the critics and now in its 23rd year in the West End, The Woman In Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with the cinematic quality of film noir.

Starring David Acton and Ben Deery

Tom Warner and Richard Franklin (Understudies)

Stephen Mallatratt - Playwright
Susan Hill - Author
Robin Herford - Director
Michael Holt - Designer
Kevin Sleep - Lighting Designer
Vision Productions 
Jon Huyton - Company Stage Manager
Marion Auer - Deputy Stage Manager 
Bethan Strangward - Assistant Stage Manager 
Fay Mansfield - Sound Operator
PW Productions - Producers

‘A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING EXPERIENCE’ - Daily Mail

‘DON’T GO UNLESS YOU LIKE BEING SCARED OUT OF YOUR WITS’ - Sunday Mirror

‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE SPINE CHILLER YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER... IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THIS SHOW YET YOU ARE MISSING A TREAT’ - Daily Telegraph

 

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TAMARAI showcases the finest pan asian flavours from the culinary lexicon of Asia, which has led the Tamarai chafs on the Lotus Trail from Chettinad to Burma, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and VIetnam. The restaurant can seat 110 guests for lunch and d inner with an additional bar capacity of 200. Rare among London restaurants, guests dining at Tamarai shall be able to enjoy late night licence and complimentary parking in the building.

Tamarai's head chef, Manish Mehrotra has traveled and trained extensively within these regions and is bringing with him specialists in each cuisine.


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167 Drury Lane, Covent Garden
London
WC2B 5PG

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Guests should arrive at Tamarai at 1745. The pre-theatre package applies to evening performances of Woman In Black only.

Sample Menu

Herb Shrimp and Pineapple Salad
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Poached Chicken Gado Gado Salad with warm peanut dressing

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Beef Kauk Swey with accompaniments
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Curry Leaf King Prawns with wild rice uppama

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Choice of Tamarai Ice Cream or Sorbet
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Roasted Sesame & White Chocolate Semi Freddo with wild berry coulis

Woman In Black Information

Running time 2h15min. Monday - Saturday evenings at 8pm, Tuesday & matinees at 3pm, Saturday matinees at 4pm

Booking until 15 December 2012

Minimum age: Recommended 12+

Please note: There is a possibility of large numbers of school groups being present for this show, especially Monday to Thursday performances. There are usually no Monday evening shows for Woman In Black, but two midweek matinees on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Between 16 July and 1 September 2012 there will be a Monday evening show and no Thursday matinee.

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