The Woman In Black at Bradford Alhambra: Review

17 March, 2026 | by Alex Moran

The Woman In Black at Bradford Alhambra
Image(s): Mark Douet

“It was nine-thirty on Christmas Eve…”

Is there a more iconic line in horror theatre history? I don’t think there is. Nor could there ever be.

Adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill, The Woman in Black transcends time. What started out as a Christmas ghost story in the late eighties has now become a global phenomenon, terrifying and mesmerising audiences here, there and everywhere for nearly forty years.

Tonight, it was Bradford’s turn to meet the woman – and by the looks of it, she’s as bloodthirsty as ever.

The story. Arthur Kipps (X)

 Running until 21 March at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford.