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The Woman in Black Tickets

Alexandra Palace Theatre

Opens 8th October

The spinechilling classic ghost story returns to London for a limited run, offering a spooky night out for theatre fans.

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Get ready to be thrilled as The Woman in Black comes to the Alexandra Palace Theatre. The legendary ghost story returns to London for a strictly limited run, and what better setting for chills and thrills than the atmospheric Victorian ruin of Alexandra Palace? This spooky play about a young man investigating a family curse has delighted and terrified audiences for over 30 years. Don’t miss out, book your tickets today - if you dare!

What is the play The Woman in Black about? 

Arthur Kipps, a lawyer, travels to a remote English town to help put the affairs of a young woman who recently died in order, expecting it to be a job like any other. But while staying at the eerie and secluded manor, Arthur becomes embroiled in a terrifying game of cat and mouse with the sinister spectre of the woman in black - a ghost who lurks in the shadows, just out of sight. Fearing that he’s been cursed, years later, Arthur enlists a sceptical young actor to help re-tell the story of his horrifying experience to his family. But as Arthur delves into his past, a presence makes itself felt. Just who is lurking in the wings of the theatre, dressed all in black…? 

Based on the novel of the same name by Susan Hill, published in 1983, The Woman in Black premiered at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough in 1987 before transferring to London in 1989. The show made history as London’s second longest running play (with Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap in the top spot) and played at the Fortune Theatre for over 30 years. The show has since toured internationally, terrifying over 7 million people worldwide. The novel also received a film adaptation, starring Daniel Radcliffe, in 2012 - but nothing compares to experiencing this hair-raising show on stage. Book your tickets today!

Who are the cast of The Woman in Black?

The play famously features just two actors performing all roles, creating a spine-chilling atmosphere through dazzling feats of stagecraft. Casting for this production is to be announced.

Who are The Creative team of The Woman in Black? 

The Woman in Black is adapted from Susan Hill’s novel by Stephen Mallatratt (1947-2004). Mallatratt was an English playwright, screenwriter and actor, best known for his work on Coronation Street, The Forsyte Saga and Island at War

Susan Hill is an English author. Her notable works include The Woman in Black, Gentleman and Ladies, The Mist in the Mirror, The Bird of Night, and I'm the King of the Castle. She is a Somerset Maugham and Whitbread Novel Award winner and a Booker Prize nominee. In 2012 Hill was appointed CBE, and in 2020 she was appointed DBE, both for her services to literature. 

The creative team for this production are to be announced. 

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October is the perfect month for a scary story, and The Woman in Black play remains unmatched for bringing the atmosphere of the original novel to life. Clever stagecraft and a creeping sense of unease make The Woman in Black tickets perfect for thrill-seekers and mystery fans - just be ready to hide behind your fingers. Don’t miss out on some “spinechilling fun for all gothic fans” (Northern Arts Review) - book your tickets for The Woman in Black at Alexandra Palace Theatre today!

Performance dates:
08 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
Running time:
2 hours including an interval.
Age recommendation:
Best for age 12+
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