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  • Venue Arcola Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 10 October 2026
  • Running time 2 hours 10mins (including interval)

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The Turn of the Screw in London

Making its world premiere at the Arcola Theatre is a new adaptation of the 1898 gothic horror novella by Henry James. Adapted by Olivier Award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, this chilling new production is a masterwork of psychological suspense.

Directed by Nicky Allpress (The Shape of Things, The Walworth Farce), The Turn of the Screw brings the haunting story of a young governess caught up in a haunting mystery to the stage for the first time.

The production is set for a limited run at the Arcola Theatre in East London, after which it will head out on tour across the UK.

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Book your tickets now for this hauntingly thrilling production, playing at the Arcola Theatre from 11 September until 10 October 2026.

England. A remote country house. A young governess, hired to care for two children, begins what appears to be an idyllic new life – but something about the children hints at a darker presence.

Desperate to protect them from what she believes to be malevolent spirits, she finds herself descending into a world of ambiguity, leading to one far-reaching question: are the ghosts real… or are they a projection of something far more terrifying?

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Turn of the Screw?

  • Amy Tara as the Governess
  • Toby Beynon as Miles/Quint
  • Jim Fish as Man/Master
  • Katy Slater as Mrs Grose

The company is completed by Kathleen McAuley Irvine as Flora/Jessel and Janita Mikkola as Ensemble, both making their professional debuts following training at LAMDA.

Who are the creative team of The Turn of the Screw?

  • Writer: Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
  • Director: Nicky Allpress
  • Lighting Designer: Oliver McNally
  • Set & Costume Designer: Matthew Cassar
  • Sound Designer: Hattie North
  • Illusionist: Wayne Fox

Important Notes

Accessible Performances:
  • Captioned: Wednesday 23 September at 7.30pm
  • Relaxed: Saturday 19 September at 3pm

Content Warning: scenes depicting physical and mental threat, references to death, reference to the supernatural, including jump scares

Venue Information

Arcola Theatre , 24 Ashwin Street , London, E8 3DL

Nearest Tube or Train: Dalston Kingslan, Dalston Junction

Nearest Buses: 149, 242, 6, 243, 38, 56, 30, 277

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Turn of the Screw is playing at the Arcola Theatre in London
The running time of The Turn of the Screw is 2 hours 10mins (including interval)
Yes, The Turn of the Screw has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday
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