The Woman In Black Tickets
Step into the eerie marshes and moaning winds of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black!Recommended for ages 12+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Performance dates
8 - 25 October 2025
Run time: 2hr (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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The Woman in Black London tickets
One of the most chilling (and thrilling) theatre productions is back from the dead, and it's haunting London once more. Are you brave enough to see it? Playing at Alexandra Palace Theatre for a strictly limited run this October, book your official The Woman in Black tickets today.
The legacy of The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black is the second longest-running play in West End History, it has played over 13,000 performances in the West End and has been seen by over 7 million people in the UK. In June 2019 the production celebrated its 30th Anniversary in London’s West End with a special gala performance.
The Woman in Black had its first performance in Scarborough after Director Robin Herford commissioned Stephen Mallatratt to write the stage adaptation of The Woman in Black, which opened at the Stephen Joseph theatre in 1987. Since its debut and arrival at the Fortune theatre in 1989, Hertford has directed all subsequent performances.
The chilling and suspenseful nature of the play is able to quickly seize the imagination of the audience, creating the ultimate model of horror which has been admired by millions.
The Woman in Black synopsis
The Woman in Black follows the harrowing tale of a lawyer who becomes infatuated with a curse that he believes the fatal Woman in Black has cast over his entire family. After enlisting a young actor to help him tell the haunting story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul, all begins well, however as they reach into the darkest depths of his memories, they find themselves caught within a world of creepy marshes and moaning winds.
Facts and critical acclaim
- “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” - Daily Telegraph
- “Guaranteed to chill the blood”- Evening Standard
- Upon closing in the West End, the production had played 13,232 performances and was the fourth longest running show in West End history, and the second longest running play in West End history.
- The entire production budget of the original 3-week run of The Woman in Black, including actors, costumes and sets, could not exceed £1,000. This was all that was left of the theatre's grant money.
- Some famous faces have taken on the role of The Actor over the years, including Joseph Fiennes (American Horror Story, The Handmaid’s Tale, Shakespeare in Love) in 1993, and Martin Freeman (The Office, The Hobbit, Sherlock) in 1997.
Content
Recommended for ages 12 and above.Special notes
Latest The Woman In Black News
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The Woman in Black is officially closing in the West End
It’s the end of an eerie era for Susan Hill’s infamous The Woman in Black, after 33 hauntingly brilliant years, the production will officially play at The Fortune Theatre for the final time on Saturday 4 March 2023. The Woman in Black’s lasting impact is undeniable, alongside its ability to provoke unease and wonder in millions, it has undoubtedly instilled a lifelong love of theatre in generations of young people. Don’t miss the last chance to see the iconic The Woman in Black, book your tickets whilst stocks last!
9 Nov, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas
News / Productions / Features
The best Halloween shows to see in London this year
As Halloween falls over the West End, stage lights get darker and productions get creepier. With a hoard of frightfully festive stories on offer, here is a list of must-see Halloween shows that are sure to make your blood run cold!
11 Oct, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas
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The Woman in Black 2022 cast
The new cast of The Woman in Black at the West End’s Fortune Theatre have started their run in the London production. Julian Forsyth has returned to the thrilling play in the role of Arthur Kipps and Matthew Spencer has reprised his role as The Actor. Tickets for The Woman in Black are currently booking until 29 April 2023.
8 Jun, 2022 | By Jade Ali
News
Casting announced for the reopening of The Woman in Black
Terence Wilton and Max Hutchinson will return to the West End production of The Woman in Black, which reseumes performabces from Tuesday 7 September 2021.
Having previously played the role of ‘Arthur Kipps’ at the Fortune Theatre in 2017 and at the start of 2020, Terence Wilton returns to the show this year. His other West End credits include “Never So Good” at the National Theatre, “Treatment” at the Donmar and “War Music” and “Antony and Cleopatra” at the Old Vic. Terence has also performed “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Royal Shakespeare Company among many other productions with the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and on tour. His television credits include BBC One’s “The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries” and “Doctor Who” and ITV’s “The Forsyte Saga”.
Returning to the role of ‘The Actor’, Max Hutchinson’s recent theatre credits also include “The 39 Steps” at the Barn Theatre and Theatre Royal Windsor, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” and “The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith” at Jermyn Street Theatre, and the UK Tour of “Murder On The Nile”. He has also appeared in the films “Dream Horse” and “Downton Abbey”.
2 Sep, 2021 | By Nicky Sweetland
News / Features
Priority Access for the return of The Woman In Black
The West End’s second longest running play The Woman in Black has announced it will reopen at London’s Fortune Theatre on Tuesday 7 September 2021. Get tickets for The Woman In Black first here and pay no booking fees! London’s family-favourite play, beloved by all ages, is ready to haunt theatreland once again. Book now and secure the best seats with our early access.
11 May, 2021 | By Jade Ali
Features
Last minute: Shows for Valentine’s Day Alternatives
Not everyone is a Valentine's person, for whatever reason, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get to celebrate or, if you’d rather, avoid the day altogether. Thankfully, we have the perfect shows that cater to those wanting a friend’s night out, for those who want an alternative to all the romance or for those who want something a little different this year. We’ve accumulated some “anti-Valentines” shows with the best availability, so you can get those last-minute plans booked!
10 Feb, 2020 | By Jade Ali
News / Productions / Casting
New cast changes announced for The Woman in Black at London's Fortune Theatre
PW Productions have announced several cast changes for Susan Hill's The Woman in Black, which is currently the fourth longest-running West End show of all time. The play has been showing at London's Fortune Theatre since August 1989 but has enjoyed previous runs at the Lyric Hammersmith, the Strand Theatre, and even The Playhouse.
28 Jan, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Features
13 facts about The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black was a longterm fixture in the West End at London’s Fortune Theatre. To celebrate its upcoming and brief return to London this October we’ve put together a list of 13 facts you probably didn’t know about one of London’s spookiest shows, The Woman in Black.
9 Aug, 2019 | By Hay Brunsdon
Features
A look at the origins of The Woman in Black: Still Scary After 30 Years
The brilliant, yet terrifying, ghost story based on Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black celebrates an astounding 30 years on the West End stage. It is currently one of the longest-running plays in West End history, second only to The Mousetrap, and has been scaring audiences at the Fortune Theatre since 1989. After reaching this special milestone one can’t help but wonder, “Why does The Woman in Black continue to pack audiences after all these years?” The answer is simple: novelty.
12 Sep, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
News / Casting
New cast announced for The Woman In Black
The Woman In Black at the Fortune Theatre has just announced new casting. The production is currently celebrating a remarkable 30 years on the West End stage.
14 May, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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