Full casting has been announced for the theatrical world premiere of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s Inside No.9 Stage/Fright.
Where and when?
Opening at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre on 16 January until 5 April, this newly written story features comedic, spooky and dramatic moments as fans of the award-winning television comedy Inside No.9 have come to expect, with some familiar characters and stories mixing with brand new material.
Who’s in the cast?
Familiar characters and stories will mix with brand new material by the genius of creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, who will also perform in the production, as they bring their unique brand of storytelling to the West End for a strictly limited season.
Joining Pemberton and Shearsmith on stage for this 12-week sold-out season – directed by Simon Evans – are: Rebecca Bainbridge, Mark Extance, Anna Francolini, Gaby French, Miranda Hennessy, Bhav Joshi, Toby Manley and Christina Tedders.
What’s the show about?
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside Number 9 for a theatrical experience like no other.
Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour. From the eerie to the absurd, Inside Number 9 – Stage/Fright combines comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith explain all about the stage show here:
“We’ve been asked about doing a live show ever since the series first started on the BBC, probably because each episode is like a mini-play. There are small casts and single locations, and we were definitely inspired by our work in theatre when writing the stories for TV.
There will be plenty of new material and surprises for fans and new-comers alike. There’ll be something old, something new, something butchered and something… BOO! We have created IN9 Theatre Company with the intention that there could be more stage adaptations in the future.
Inside No.9 viewers go into each episode not knowing what to expect and we want this to be the same for the theatre show, with the ability for each audience to experience the performance for the first time and go on that theatrical journey with us. On TV we have done everything from knockabout farce to psychological drama to full-on horror. We chose the subtitle Stage/Fright, which does suggest something theatrical and something unsettling. But to say any more would spoil the surprises and we would never do that. We want to deliver the perfect West End night at the theatre… dare you join us Inside No 9?”
Assisted performances
Captioned: Friday 7 March 7:30pm
Audio Described: Thursday 13 March 2:30pm
