Reviews

• Nicola

  Jan 8, 2023

  Really Great plot and cast. I was on the edge of my seat for much of the show.

• Xavier

  Sep 11, 2022

  I had a really great time. The woman in black is one of my favourite books and I think the playwright has found a very clever way to adapt it for the stage. The actors were great and the play manages to be both funny and scary. SPOILER ALERT My only complaint is that the woman in black's face should have stayed under a veil as the make-up or mask was a little ridiculous to my taste: the less you show, the scarier it is...

• Jackie keyte

  Apr 19, 2022

  Great acting really well executed

• Mags

  Feb 23, 2020

  Brilliantly entertaining

• George and Lin

  Feb 22, 2020

  Fantastic production, edge of your seat, fast paced and terrifyingly good!

• Mrs P

  Feb 21, 2020

  A very unusual play. After seeing the films i wasn't sure what to expect, maybe i was expecting in the play similar to the film. Was not expecting it to be just two actors acting out various characters with sound effects and props and a couple of glimpses of a woman in black. Though they were very good i think it was confusing probably for the younger members.

• Sharon

  Feb 21, 2020

  Excellent.

• Sharon from Clacton

  Feb 13, 2020

  If you enjoy classical literature, this is for you. The cast comprises just two actors (plus a ghost who appears from time to time). The actors tell the story through narrative. The play is extremely wordy and cleverly put together. If you want an action-packed horror show, you will be disappointed. If you enjoy the power of words, you’ll love it.

• Hannah

  Feb 9, 2020

  Thoroughly enjoyed the performance! Excellently acted by the two actors, they slowly built up the suspense until we jumped in our seats! The wonderful acting and dialog along with props and sound effects help you imagine the basic stage set is the setting for the chilling story. Go and see it!

• Alex

  Feb 1, 2020

  Great performance took the mrs to watch it as a present, would highly recommend, was funny at times but also good too watch couple brilliant performers and well deserved applause at the end of the show, if your undecided whether or not to go see this in theatre I would highly recommend.

• Philip

  Jan 30, 2020

  Actors were very good and talented, but it was very slow going and did not like the production

• Anne

  Jan 27, 2020

  Very emotive. It made me laugh; it made me jump in fright & it made me cry and all this with only two actors and basic props. Would highly recommend seeing this play. Acting is incredible.

• Shauna

  Jan 23, 2020

  The show was amazing very thrilling and entertaining. The jumps were fantastic and very unexpected.

• James

  Dec 31, 2019

  Boring, not scary, hard to follow, only 2 actors, few props, no change of scene. Was an amateur performance, waste of £60.

• Indiana

  Dec 2, 2019

  Great performance by 2 percent extremely talented actors !!

• LynneB

  Nov 25, 2019

  Saw the play when it first was performed at The Fortune, 30 years its not lost any of it’s scary bits! Brilliant acting. Hope its still going in another 30 years time!

• K Lou 74

  Nov 10, 2019

  I didn’t really know what to expect from this show, it was ok , clever from the point that there is only two actors , not my favourite show but worth seeing

• Kristine

  Oct 30, 2019

  We absolutely enjoyed the play ! Very good acting, the way they suggested eg the carriage was fenomenal. Must see !

• Cj

  Oct 19, 2019

  Me and my partner would like to say that this was a rather theatrical performance considering it was only the two actors acting out the whole play. There were definitley some jumpy parts and some of which had you hiding away behind your hands at some bits too. All in all it was a good night and for me to say that is strange since im not keen on the theatre. I understand that oter reviews may state that it was a little bit boring but non the less i think the actors did a great job. Thank you for such a lovely evening.

• Sam

  Oct 6, 2019

  Really clever theatre how the story is put togther. The movements of the furniture, the sounds and lights bring everything together so well. The two actors were brilliant!!!!

• David

  Oct 6, 2019

  Brilliant acting, can’t believe what can be created from what is practically two men, a stage and a basket!!!

• Jamie

  Aug 28, 2019

  Kept us enthralled for the duration of the show, just two men and a box is all they needed. Very very impressed

• Kate P

  Jul 28, 2019

  Such incredible acting, spine chilling and a lot funnier then I expected! The only thing that would’ve made it better is if the audience wasn’t there 😂

• Lou

  Jul 28, 2019

  My second time seeing this play and still so very scary. Incredible achievement to make this book work on stage and still be as frightening and full of suspense as the novel. Not to be missed. Unsurprising that it has been running for 30 years...

• John Connaughton

  Jul 7, 2019

  A truly modern ghost story, jumped out of my skin on more than one occasion!

• LAK59

  Jun 30, 2019

  Seen this 4 times now and I think that it is brilliantly acted every time. You wouldn’t think it’s been going everyday for years. Still made me jump!

• Pam

  Jun 23, 2019

  I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it when it first started but it was so good, both actor (and the Lady in Black) were brilliant.

• Natasha

  Jun 13, 2019

  Seen it second time! Very good show

• Yanni

  May 30, 2019

  So amazing！one of the most impressive plays i had seen in West end.

• L M Savin

  May 29, 2019

  I took my daughter to see this as a birthday present as she had wanted to go for a long time. We both found it to be very slow and not at all frightening although there were a few loud bangs and screams. The theatre itself felt as if it could do with a good clean. I am pleased I only paid half price for our seats...

• Jemma

  May 11, 2019

  Great show, actors were amazing and carried the whole performance perfectly. Such an atmospheric performance with great scares. Must see and would recommend to anyone.

• Ella casson

  May 5, 2019

  Banging

• Nicola C, Burnham

  Apr 27, 2019

  Enjoyed the show immensely, both performers were amazing! Loved the suspense

• Sean

  Apr 17, 2019

  Amazing play fantastic actors and story will be going again

• Bob Duddridge

  Apr 12, 2019

  A really enjoyable afternoon. The set on view as we sat down was spooky and as the story unfolded revealed secrets and areas invisible at the start. Brilliant use of the gauze curtain to reveal the back room and the graveyard at different times. A gripping story well lit and brilliantly acted. Entranced throughout.

• Kibby

  Apr 11, 2019

  I came to see this show on the advise of two people who have seen the show, one of them has been twice. And the fact it's the 2nd longest running play, means millions love it. I, however, did not. I appreciate that the acting was amazing, that's not at doubt at all. I've never seen or heard such emotion and expression from such a small cast. For me though, I need more of a sensory experience to enjoy it. I'm sure the show will run for a lot longer than I ever could!

• DT

  Apr 8, 2019

  Surprised at how slow it was to get started and as someone who usually finds London West end productions so brilliantly done I was very uninspired. There were a few ‘startling moments , more could have been made of the Appearances of the Woman , ,a lot of it was laboured and the set boring , no variation. The scenes with invisible the dog were laughable for the wrong reasons . Needed occasional music maybe Sorry would not recommend except for school groups

• Claire

  Apr 7, 2019

  Thoroughly enjoyed the haunting performance. The cast were superb and the staging beautifully simple and effective. Loved the theatre ,what a treasure. We will return.

• JJ

  Apr 7, 2019

  This is the third time I have seen this play over the past 20 years and it did not disappoint! Took my son this time.... he loved it! Hopefully it will carry on so I can take my daughter in a few years once she is old enough!

• Marcel

  Apr 7, 2019

  Great actors, really lets your imagination run.

• L

  Mar 24, 2019

  Loved the play! Usually the audience have to be quiet during a play but here they get the audience shrieking with fright. Very effective and absolutely amazingly immersive experience

• Emma

  Mar 17, 2019

  I brought tickets to take my daughter to see Woman in Black, as they are studying the play as part of their GCSE’s. I was not expecting that much to be honest and was actually not looking forward to seeing the play. How wrong could I have been. It was brilliantly thought out, and had you listening intently throughout. I did not want it to end. The atmosphere / setting and the excellent acting all added to the overall feel and aesthetics, making you believe in the story even more. I would definitely say it’s not for the feint of heart, there are a few well timed scares, (not going to ruin it) Afterwards both my daughter and I were saying about sleeping with a light on when we got home. Well done.

• SybilT

  Mar 1, 2019

  Not worth the expense.

• paulette biddell

  Feb 21, 2019

  seen 3 times, and loved it every time

• Gwynn

  Feb 10, 2019

  A lovely old theatre, quite small, but full of character. An amazing performance with only 2 actors who managed to create a very tense atmosphere with lights, sound effects and dialogue. Very clever.. Had a lovely time, only let down by the exorbitant price of drinks - £10..!!

• Helen

  Feb 5, 2019

  We really enjoyed this performance - we didn't know anything about the story beforehand, but it was excellently acted and we were very impressed by the stage support. The fact that our seats were upgraded added to our great experience!

• Lois

  Nov 19, 2018

  Would definitely recommend to any horror fan. With the little amount of actors and resources the production has available, it is very interestingly designed and created perfectly to make it as eerie, spooky and mysterious as possible... and definitely works!

• Debbie

  Oct 24, 2018

  I would just to say how Great The Woman in Black play is. Took my daughter to see this Yesterday Tues 223rd Oct as a treat while in London. I had seen it before and was aware of how captivating it is and how it draws you in using your imagination. But still it still made me jump and heart race, my daughter also has now experienced this and loved every minute. Thank you for such a fab show and would recommend this for theatre lovers who enjoy a little bit of something different. x

• Fabio

  Aug 2, 2018

  Loved every second of it amazing experience totally recommend to watch

• Kris

  Jul 19, 2018

  While the show had minimal props and actors, it was brilliant! A fan of the ghost story, the play was wonderfully executed and thrilling. I couldn't believe how truly creepy it was. Very well done and a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening.