Woman in Black tickets

The quintessential ghost story The Woman in Black continues to terrify audiences at the Fortune Theatre. Test your nerve and see the West End play before it closes in March 2023. Are you scared?

When Susan Hill penned the story in 1983, she could never have expected its West End success. Stephen Mallatratt adapted the ghost story for a Christmas season at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre in 1987 before transferring to London’s Lyric Hammersmith in 1989.

The Woman in Black London performances moved to the Fortune Theatre since August 1989, where it’s stayed ever since. When the play closes in March 2023, it will be the second longest-running play in London, behind The Mousetrap. Learn more about The Woman in Black in the West End.

Hill’s novel is now a staple piece of literature on many school curriculums, with many classes experiencing the play to aid their studies. Despite the success of the book and the films, there is no substitute for seeing the spine-tingling horrors of The Woman in Black live.

What is The Woman in Black play about?

When solicitor Arthur Kipps is sent to the remote town of Crythin Gifford to attend the funeral of a client, he doesn't expect to see a mysterious woman dressed in black. As he sorts his client’s papers, he visits her late estate, Eel Marsh House, to uncover what happened. In order to cure his nightmares, Kipps enlists the assistance of an unsuspecting actor to reenact the unsettling things he witnessed.

Is The Woman in Black play scary?

The Woman in Black play may be deemed scary for some audience members, and not scary for others. It's down to individual interpretation! This play is not suitable for those with a nervous disposition or who cannot handle sudden shocks. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable time in the performance.