Misery
By Simon Moore, Performed by Kabosh in October 1997. Venues include OMAC, Belfast; Johnston Hall, Magherafelt; Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny; Cloghworthy House, Antrim and Riverside Theatre, Coleraine.
tense, menacing and extremely well-paced
IRISH TIMES
When Paul Sheldon meets his No. 1 fan Annie Wilkes in a forlorn cabin in the Colorado mountains, all manner of hell is created.
Stephen King’s triumphant novel, as adapted for the stage by Simon Moore, becomes a taut, two-character play dealing with love and creation.
Will Paul Sheldon complete the Misery series which has brought him fame, fortune, and misfortune?
Will his No. 1 fan get her wish? Or will she make sure her wish comes true?
Cast & Crew
Directed and adapted by Karl Wallace
Designed by Terry Loane
Cast: Anne Bird and Richard Croxford
splendidly executed and surprisingly scary
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