Audiences at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne will feel a chill this summer, whatever the weather outside, when the new romantic thriller, The Widow, takes to the stage from 22nd – 26th July for its world premiere.
Catherine, a beautiful young model, is offered a photographic assignment in a remote Victorian mansion in Wales. The house is owned by an American, whose son has arrived from New York to spend his last few weeks in his ancestors’ family seat.
During the photo shoot, Catherine gets to know the son and is captivated by him, despite the young man looking pale and weak. Her feelings for him grow, unaware that the modelling job is a sham and that the reason why she was lured to the gothic house dates back to the 1830s when a young woman was pushed from the roof top to her death.
Described as a gothic ghost story, The Widow is a gripping tale of thwarted ambition, unswerving maternal love, and a doomed romance that warms the heart whilst drawing us into a rich story that resonates long after the final curtain.
Starring Anita Graham whose previous roles include Boeing Boeing, The Widow, which opens in Eastbourne, is presented by the celebrated Brighton based production company Talking Scarlett.
Catch the premiere of The Widow at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th July, with nightly performances at 7.45pm and Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets priced from £14.50 are available from the box office on 01323 412000 or online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.
