Synopsis
The Turn of the Screw
Rebecca Lenkiewicz from Henry James
Published by Faber & Faber
3 Male 6 Female
Miss Jessel is dead
A new governess arrives at a remote estate in Bly to care for Miles and Flora
Wild but angelic they charm their guardian with flowers, poetry and song
But as she grows to love her two wards, figures appear in the darkness outside and the corners of the house are haunted by those that have gone before
The Governess must confront her fear and protect the children from the alarming dangers that surround them
This new adaptation of Henry James' classic novella premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, in January 2013