Gaslight
“Gripping and hugely enjoyable” Sydney Morning Herald
“The perfect balance of drama and mystery” Broadway World
New Theatricals and
Queensland Theatre Company, 2024
Directed by Lee Lewis
by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
based on the play Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton
Set & Costume Design: Renée Mulder
Lighting Design: Paul Jackson
Original Music and Sound Design: Paul Charlier
CAST: Geraldine Hakewill, Toby Schmitz, Kate Fitzpatrick, Courtney Cavallaro
Standbys: Maddison Burridge, Julian Curtis, Barbara Lowing
“By doing away with Hamilton’s male detective who helps her piece together the mystery of her life, Wright and Jamieson grant Bella more agency and intelligence: she no longer needs a man to save her.” The Guardian
“The retooled script excises [the police inspector] altogether, and you can see why: if a woman needs a man to save her from a man, then what is the point?” Sydney Morning Herald
“A well-executed mind-bending ride of control and manipulation with a dramatic conclusion.” Weekend Notes
“An exciting, entertaning thriller” Theatre First
“Gaslight has all the elements of a perfect thriller: creepy, dark and with more twists than a roller coaster!” Weekend Notes
“This truly mesmerizing thriller promises to be one of the most talked-about performances of 2024.” Melbourne Is Me
“Gaslight unravels the art of pure theatre in a play for the ages.” In Review
“Wright and Jamieson’s skillfully adapted stage version masterfully establishes the plot while simultaneously taking the audience on a rollercoaster ride.” Nothing Ever Happens in Brisbane