It's always a pleasure to attend The PumpHouse Theatre and the gala opening of 'The Woman in Black' on Saturday 11 June was no exception. Originally a novel written by Dame Susan Hill in 1983, 'The Woman in Black' was adapted for the stage in 1987 by the late Stephen Mallatratt, and since then has been terrifying audiences for over three decades, making it the second longest-running play in history after Agatha Christie’s 'The Mousetrap'. The dark atmosphere was established from the start with a moody gothic backdrop behind the red carpet, setting the scene for the thriller about to unfold in the auditorium. The audience literally gasped and shrieked at the genuinely scary moments of the play. Produced by Masked Productions and directed by Matt Baker, the cast of two certainly delivered the story with spine-chilling aplomb. Acclaimed actor Michael Hurst (playing Arthur Kipps), and Zane Fleming (playing The Actor) had the audience spell-bound from the opening all the way through to the edge-of-your seat conclusion. Top quality drama delivered right here in our beloved PumpHouse Theatre! To see what's coming soon, visit www.pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/