It has been announced that 'Afraid of the Dark', a new brand new theatrical terror, will premiere at the Charing Cross Theatre later this year.
The production will open on 11th September (previews from 2nd September) and will run until 26th October 2013. The show is not suitable for children under 12, those of a nervous disposition or for those suffering with serious heart conditions. Press material also states that "The playwright has chosen to remain anonymous…for now…".
Afraid of the Dark will be directed by Olivier Award winner Ian Talbot. Ian was artistic and managing director at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 1971 – 2008 and his extensive directing credits include High Society, Anything Goes, The Pirates of Penzance and The Invisible Man.
The production is designed by Paul Farnsworth, who has collaborated with Ian Talbot on many productions at Regent’s Park, including Much Ado About Nothing The Fantasticks, Lady Be Good and HMS Pinafore, as well as work at Chichester, with the RSC and in the West End.
Synopsis
"Everyone is afraid of something. What scares you when the lights go out?" 50’s Hollywood, A failing B-movie producer and his team struggle to find the next terrifying blockbuster. A mysterious stranger appears – blurring the line between nightmare and reality while worming his way into their minds, exploiting their very worst fears…… "Where does your nightmare begin?"
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