Southwold Summer Theatre - GASLIGHT, by Patrick Hamilton

GASLIGHT, by Patrick Hamilton
Southwold Arts Centre, St Edmunds Hall
13th to 16th August 2025

The original, classic Psychological Thriller, was written in 1938, but set in dark and dangerous, foggy London, before electric lighting. The title, and its derivative, “gaslighting” has of course become part of our modern lexicon. Hamilton’s original play is indeed a dark tale of a marriage based on deceit and trickery, and features a husband trying to drive his already fragile wife insane. But, as we learn his hidden motive, an even more terrifying murder-mystery is revealed, with a final twist that shows Hamilton’s mastery of the genre. A West-End hit, and still one of the longest-running Broadway plays.

Running time approximately 2hrs with interval.
Tickets £16 or £22 depending on location.
Evenings Wednesday to Saturday 7:30pm and Matinees 4pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. 
(For further information, disabled access, or group bookings please call 01728 343344.)
We look forward to welcoming you.