The Exorcist is a play adapted for the stage by John Pielmeier from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel. The new 2017 theatrical production is presented by Bill Kenwright and directed by Sean Mathias (Waiting for Godot). It is being staged in London’s West End at the Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road.
The play’s run begins on 20 October 2017, just in time for Halloween, and will last until 10 March 2018.
Infamously, the story of possession surrounds the shocking symptoms suffered by young Regan, whose startling sudden transformation prompts desperate mother Chris to turn to a local priest for help when science cannot help. However, even Father Damien’s beliefs are shaken by the horrors he bears witness to, and he is forced to confront his own doubts in a divine battle for the girl’s soul…
William Friedkin’s 1973 film adaptation of The Exorcist is generally considered to be one the most unsettling and disturbing movies of all-time.
Linda Blair in the 1973 film version
This new stage adaptation originally premiered at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in November 2016.
The Phoenix Theatre production is being designed by Olivier Award-winning Anna Fleischle (Hangmen), with lighting design by Tim Mitchell (Royal Shakespeare Company), sound design by Adam Cork (London Road), and illusions by Ben Hart (Impossible). The cast is yet to be announced but advance tickets for the strictly 18+ show are already available
