The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Questors Theatre
Culture
1st Dec 2022 - 3rd Dec 2022
UNTIL Saturday 3rd December
A compelling solo show based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic thriller
First published in 1886, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a mystery tale about the inexorable conflict between good and evil.
In this faithful adaptation Stevenson's gripping narrative is brought vividly to life through a combination of powerful storytelling and masterful character creation.
Gabriel John Utterson is Henry Jekyll's lawyer and most trusted friend. Deeply concerned by a strange clause in his friend's will, Utterson feels compelled to investigate the sinister Edward Hyde – Jekyll's unlikely protégé.
Convinced that Jekyll and Hyde's relationship is founded on blackmail, Utterson embarks on a quest to learn more, but - as he does so - he finds the truth to be far worse than he could have ever imagined.
Set in Victorian London, in a large meeting room at Scotland Yard, Utterson and Inspector Newcomen recount for a select audience the climactic events that unfolded at Jekyll's house the night before and, in so doing, explain the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…
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