Following the huge success Kill Thy Neighbour (professional co-production with Theatr Clwyd) and the wonderfulspectacle of Private Lives, the Torch Theatre welcomes a stellar cast to its stage this autumn of Turn Of The Screw. Local professional actor Samuel Freeman and Seren Vickers from Penarth will guide you through the haunted, fast-paced, heart pounding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Actor/musician Samuel was born and raised in Milford Haven where he attended Torch Youth Theatre, going on to train at Bath Spa School of Music and Performing Arts. This will be his sixth Torch Theatre production following Of Mice and Men, Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.

Joining Samuel on stage will be Seren Vickers, a graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Her theatre credits include Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby (Theatre Clwyd); Llewellyn in HENRY V (Storyhouse Theatre); Lady Macbeth (The Barbican Theatre, Plymouth) and Gwen in Hail Cremation (National Theatre Wales). 

Seren is thrilled to be realising her long-held ambition of working at The Torch Theatre.

She said: “I’m excited to step into the shadowed halls of Bly to share Henry James’ tale of horror and imagination with audiences this autumn.” 

Renowned for its excellent home-grown productions including the award-winning, Grav, the Torch Theatre features local professional actors and the very best theatrical talent from across Wales, and its Autumn production will tick all the boxes. The classic ghost story, full of psychological intensity, wit and mystery, originally written by Henry James in 1898 will leave audiences questioning reality, wondering what’s believable and what’snot.

Artistic Director Chelsey Gillard said: “This version of Turn of the Screw is an opportunity for these two brilliant actors to show their skills and give virtuoso performances.I love working with Sam and it’s been a dream of mine to work with Seren for about ten years – so I can’t wait to start rehearsals soon. Keep your eyes peeled for behind the scenes glimpses over the next few weeks. ”

The Turn of the Screw will appear on the Torch Theatre stage for a two week stint from Wednesday 8 October to Saturday 25 October. Tickets: £18-£28. BSL: Tuesday 14 October. Book tickets via the website torchtheatre.co.uk / Box Office: 01646 695267.