Patrick Hamilton's

Gaslight

Adapted by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
Directed by Lee Lewis

"In this world there is always danger and those who are afraid of it" — George Bernard Shaw Young, trusting and fragile — Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange noises. The sitting room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella’s ...

"In this world there is always danger and those who are afraid of it" — George Bernard Shaw

Young, trusting and fragile — Bella Manningham thinks she’s losing her mind. In the evenings, she hears strange noises. The sitting room gas lamps dim for no apparent reason. Is Bella’s loving relationship with her urbane partner Jack all that it seems?

Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play introduced us to the powerful term we now use to describe an insidious form of deception and manipulation.

This liberating adaptation by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson, which world premiered at the 2022 Shaw Festival, is a gripping, reimagined thriller of daring and doubt. Will the ‘gaslighting’ have its intended dire effect, or will our heroine find the strength to save herself?

With all the hallmarks of Victorian Gothic, refreshed with intriguing new insights, Gaslight is a thrilling theatrical experience.

Presented by Queensland Theatre and Rodney Rigby

"The perfect balance of drama and mystery"
— Broadway World

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Dates

20 Feb — 3 Mar
Location

Playhouse, QPAC
Times

Evenings: Tue – Thu 7.00pm, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sun 6.00pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat & Sun 2.00pm
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Ticket Pricing

Adult

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$56

Senior

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$56

Concession

from
$56
Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Accessibility

Auslan Interpreted Wednesday 28 Feb 1.00pm

Audio Described Wednesday 28 Feb 1.00pm
Warning

This production uses simulated weapons, lightning, dynamic sound and haze effects.In-depth content advisories with spoilers can be found here.If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:Beyond Blue 1300 22 463...

This production uses simulated weapons, lightning, dynamic sound and haze effects.
In-depth content advisories with spoilers can be found here.

If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Headspace 03 9027 0100
Lifeline 13 11 14

Dates

20 Feb — 3 Mar
Location

Playhouse, QPAC
Times

Evenings: Tue – Thu 7.00pm, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sun 6.00pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat & Sun 2.00pm
Buy Tickets
Buy Season Tickets
Ticket Pricing

Adult

from
$56

Senior

from
$56

Concession

from
$56
Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Accessibility

Auslan Interpreted Wednesday 28 Feb 1.00pm

Audio Described Wednesday 28 Feb 1.00pm
Warning

This production uses simulated weapons, lightning, dynamic sound and haze effects.In-depth content advisories with spoilers can be found here.If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:Beyond Blue 1300 22 463...

This production uses simulated weapons, lightning, dynamic sound and haze effects.
In-depth content advisories with spoilers can be found here.

If you or someone you know needs information or support, these organisations are there to help:
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Headspace 03 9027 0100
Lifeline 13 11 14

Creatives

Adapted by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
Director Lee Lewis
Scenic and Costume Designer Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer Paul Jackson
Composer and Sound Designer Paul Charlier
Movement and Intimacy Nigel Poulton

Stage Manager Rebecca Poulter
Assistant Stage Manager Rachel Nagy

Cast

Bella Geraldine Hakewill
Jack Toby Schmitz
Elizabeth Kate Fitzpatrick
Nancy Courtney Cavallaro
Standby Bella/Nancy Maddison Burridge
Standby Jack Julian Curtis
Standby Elizabeth Barbara Lowing