Horror Behind The Curtain: Inside No.9 Stage/Fright Review
This autumn, comedic duo Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are touring the country with a stage adaptation of their acclaimed TV series Inside No.9. The tour follows the popular demand after a successful West End run earlier this year.
The original TV series, which combined dark comedy with horror and suspense in an anthology format, concluded last year with its ninth season. The finale hinted at the end of the show on television but promised new directions for the duo.
Shortly after the series ended, it was announced that Shearsmith and Pemberton would return with a stage production as a farewell to fans and a celebration of the show.
Unique Theatrical Format
The stage play maintains the experimental spirit of the TV series by offering an innovative format. The production is split into two distinct halves, each telling a different story.
The first half adapts a past episode titled “Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room,” drawing on the series’ blend of comedy and suspense.
The duo stated the play would serve "as a final victory lap and a farewell to the series for fans."
About the Series
- Anthology format mixing dark comedy, horror, and suspense
- Ran for nine seasons before concluding last year
- Stage play follows as an innovative tribute and conclusion
Tour Details
The tour is set to bring the theatrical experience nationwide, allowing fans to revisit the unique storytelling style that made Inside No.9 a standout.
The stage offering promises an entirely new experience, experimenting with format similarly to how the television series challenged conventional storytelling.
Author’s summary: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton bring their celebrated dark comedy series to the stage in a two-part play, offering fans a fresh and theatrical farewell to Inside No.9.