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 acclaimed TV series Inside No.9. The tour follows strong demand after the production's successful run in the West End earlier this year.
The original television series, known for its anthology format blending dark comedy with horror and suspense, concluded last year with its ninth season. The finale hinted at the duo's future plans, making it clear that the TV series would end after season nine.
The series ended—appropriately enough—on its ninth season, with it being made clear that would be the end for it on television.
Despite the TV conclusion, Shearsmith and Pemberton announced they would return to Inside No.9 on stage as a final send-off and celebration for fans. The stage play continues the series' tradition of experimenting with format, offering audiences a fresh and original theatrical experience.
The show is divided into two distinct halves, each delivering separate stories. The first half adapts a previous episode from the series titled "Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room."
As with various episodes of the television series, the play experiments with the format in question, providing audiences with an entirely unique experience.
The stage adaptation marks a unique blend of horror and comedy tied to the spirit of the original show, creating a fitting farewell for audiences who followed the series.
Author's summary: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton present a fresh stage adaptation of Inside No.9, blending dark comedy and suspense in two unique stories as a final farewell to fans.