A Glasgow actor who starred in Doctor Who has been cast in the new production of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black.
The show, which is coming to the Theatre Royal rom January 20 to 24, 2026, will star Glasgow's John Mackay as Arthur Kipps and Daniel Burke as The Actor.
The play has been hitting theatres across the globe for the last 33 years and has been seen by around seven million people in the UK.
Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Hill’s best-selling novel tells the story of a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’.
He engages a young actor to help him tell his story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It begins innocently enough, but as they delve further into his darkest memories the borders between make-believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep.
The upcoming show is being directed by Robin Herford, with designs by Michael Holt and lighting by Kevin Sleep.
Tickets for the show are now on sale and can by purchased HERE
John Mackay is known for having previously played John Logie Baird in Doctor Who as part of the 60th anniversary special, alongside fellow Scot David Tennnant.
He also starred in the likes of Great Expectations, The Honourable Woman and the Crown and Bridgerton for Netflix, as well as theatre productions on the West End, Royal Shakespeare Company and shows in New York.
Meanwhile, Daniel Burke’s theatre credits include the UK Tour of The Girl on the Train, Troilus and Cressida for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Meanwhile, his television credits include The Witcher for Netflix and Lord of the Rings Rings of Power for Amazon Prime.
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