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Hill House Haunts UK Stages This Fall
12 Feb
Summary
- Shirley Jackson's iconic horror novel gets a new stage adaptation.
- The production embarks on a U.K. tour starting September 11.
- The adaptation explores psychological horror and human fears.
Shirley Jackson's seminal 1959 horror novel, "The Haunting of Hill House," is set to captivate audiences across the United Kingdom with a new stage adaptation. The production, penned by Olivier and BAFTA award-winner Stef Smith and directed by Martin Constantine, will commence its tour on September 11, 2026, at Salisbury Playhouse.
The play will follow a group of investigators as they confront the mysteries of Hill House, where escalating fear accompanies the supernatural disturbances within its walls. Stef Smith described the adaptation as a privilege, aiming to capture the novel's "remarkable and unsettling spirit."
The U.K. tour is scheduled to run through November 14, 2026. Following its opening at Salisbury Playhouse, the production will visit Richmond Theatre, Theatr Clwyd, Theatre Royal Brighton, Palace Theatre Manchester, and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, concluding its run at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh.
Shirley Jackson, an American author known for her contributions to horror and mystery, authored numerous novels and short stories. Stef Smith's notable works include the Olivier Award-winning "Roadkill," while director Martin Constantine has an extensive background in theater and opera.
