Horror Behind The Curtain: Inside No.9 Stage/Fright Review
This autumn, comedic duo Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are touring the country with the stage adaptation of their TV series, Inside No.9. The tour follows the success of their West End run earlier this year, a response to popular demand.
The TV series was known for its anthology format, blending dark comedy with horror and suspense. It concluded last year with its ninth season, which clearly marked the end of the show on television. However, shortly after, the duo announced their return in a stage format as a final farewell to fans.
Like the TV episodes, the play experiments with storytelling formats, offering audiences a fresh and unique experience. The production is divided into two halves, each presenting largely separate stories. The first half is based on a previous episode titled Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room.
The series ended—appropriately enough—on its ninth season, with it being made clear that would be the end for it on television.
The tour comes due to popular demand following the success of its West End run earlier this year.
Author's summary: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton revisit their acclaimed Inside No.9 series on stage, delivering a fresh, split-format show as a farewell after the TV show's successful conclusion.