| Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton |
7th - 10th March 2007 | |||
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This classic thriller, set in Victorian London, was first produced in 1938 and later filmed twice, in Britain and the USA, Ingrid Bergman winning an Oscar for her portrayal of Bella Manningham in the latter version. Jack Manningham is a diabolical, Victorian criminal husband who systematically and methodically attempts to torment, menace and drive his bedeviled, fragile wife, Bella, insane, leaving him free to realise his burning ambitions. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer. The phrase "to gaslight" someone(to deliberately drive someone insane by psychologically manipulating their environment and tricking someone into believing that they are insane), was derived from the film. PUMP HOUSE THEATRE Local Board Road Watford. Opens : Wednesday 7th March Last Night : Saturday 10th March Evening performances each night start at 7.45 p.m. Matinee - Saturday 10th March at 2.45 p.m. Belmont Theatre Company BOX OFFICE 0870 7743668 Ticket prices : - £9.50 Adults £8.50 Seniors/U16's Concessions not available Friday or Saturday evenings. |