Horror Behind The Curtain: Inside No.9 Stage/Fright Review
This autumn, comedic duo Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are touring the country with the stage adaptation of their acclaimed TV series, Inside No.9. The tour follows strong demand after its successful West End run earlier this year.
The original TV series was an anthology blending dark comedy, horror, and suspense. It concluded last year after nine seasons, with a finale that hinted at the duo’s creative future. The ninth season marked a deliberate end for the show on television.
The series ended—appropriately enough—on its ninth season, making clear that it would be the end for it on television.
Shortly after the series finale, Shearsmith and Pemberton announced a stage version as a final farewell and tribute to fans. True to the TV show's style, the play experiments with format and offers a unique theatrical experience.
The production is divided into two parts, each telling mostly separate stories. The first half adapts a previous episode from the series called "Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room."
The play serves as a final victory lap and farewell to the series for fans.
This stage tour reflects the duo’s continued creativity and devotion to their loyal audience.
Author’s summary: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton bring dark humor and suspense from their TV hit Inside No.9 to the stage in a unique two-part farewell tour tribute.