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Don't Go Into The Cellar!

  • Writer: ann-evans
    ann-evans
  • 17 hours ago
  • 2 min read
Nineteenth century true crime!
Nineteenth century true crime!

A spooky night is promised at the Anglican Chapel set in the London Road Cemetery this Saturday, 31 January at 7pm.  Presented by Don’t Go Into The Cellar – the theatre company that brings new adaptations of 19th century literature’s greatest ghost and horror stories to modern day audiences.

 

If you dare, you’ll see how Scotland Yard Investigates infamous true-life crimes. During the course of this macabre performance, you’ll encounter many nefarious individuals from late Victorian London.

 

From the files of Scotland Yard come these startling stage adaptations of infamous true-life 19th century crimes such as the Whitechapel Murderer Henry Wainwright who murdered his mistress in a particularly bloodthirsty manner and hoped to escape justice. However, the dismembered corpse of Harriet Lane refused to stay hidden.

 

You will also meet the Lambeth Poisoner Dr Thomas Neill Cream, the sadistic serial killer and possibly the dreaded Jack the Ripper also. His murder spree on both sides of the Atlantic made his name a byword for horror.

 

Faithful to the source material but employing  theatrical flourish, expect to be entertained and horrified in equal measures in this one-man show, written and performed by Jonathan Goodwin and directed by Gary Archer.

 

So leave this weary, workaday world behind ladies and gentlemen, and enjoy some good old fashioned thrills, chills and chuckles. But remember, whatever you do – Don’t Go Into The Cellar!

 

Since thy were established in 2010, Don’t Go Into The Cellar have worked with over 100 organisations. These include theatres, art galleries, museums, libraries, manor houses and castles. Regular clients include National Trust, University of Birmingham, Hampshire Libraries and several city and borough councils. They also perform at festivals and private functions. Since 2020 they have presented well-received live performances broadcast on their Facebook page as part of their regular Sunday Down The Cellar seasons, bringing their productions to a worldwide audience.

 

Parking at the Charterhouse Car Park. Pay on the JustPark App.

For tickets which are £16 each please go to: https://www.historiccoventrytrust.org.uk/whats-on/

 

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