Halifax Thespians present thriller Death Knell at the Playhouse

By Sue Wilkinson
Published 24th Jan 2023, 11:19 BST
Updated 24th Jan 2023, 11:19 BST
The cast of Death Knell are, from left, Sam Brunelle, Hannah Head, Alan Stockdill and Michael McSkeaneThe cast of Death Knell are, from left, Sam Brunelle, Hannah Head, Alan Stockdill and Michael McSkeane
The cast of Death Knell are, from left, Sam Brunelle, Hannah Head, Alan Stockdill and Michael McSkeane
If you like your humour dark, you will love Death Knell which is the next show from Halifax Thespians at the Playhouse next month.

Set in an isolated former hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, James Cawood’s thriller follows Henry Roth, a famous playwright, and his wife Evelyn, as they await the arrival of his new ‘muse’ – a charming and charismatic young actor called Jack Willoughby who is determined to secure a role in the playwright’s latest production.

What starts out as a seemingly innocent audition soon leads to an evening full of twists, turns and eventually murder.

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“Like all the best thrillers there’s lots of twists and turns to keep the audience guessing right to the end,” said director Nick Turner.

“There’s tension and suspense, as well as darkly comic moments too

“We have a very talented cast, with years of experience between them.

" Alan Stockdill plays the lead, Henry Roth and Jack Willoughby is played by Sam Brunelle.

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“Alan is himself a playwright and well known to Playhouse audiences as is Hannah Head, who plays his wife, Evelyn.

"Michael McSkeane plays DCI Lazan. We also have a striking set.”

The show runs at The Halifax Playhouse from Tuesday February 7 to Saturday February 11. Performances are daily at 7:30pm plus a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday.

Making their first-ever appearance at The Halifax Playhouse on Saturday are ABBA Sensation – considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts.

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They play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe.

It promises to be a stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges. The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance.

Tickets are available from the box office on 01422 365998 or email [email protected]

Details of how to get to the Playhouse are on its: www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk