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Daphne du Maurier's eerie classic Rebecca comes to life on the Charing Cross stage!

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Rebecca at Charing Cross Theatre 

This chillingly accurate adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s iconic Gothic novel will incite paranoia and adrenaline into those who dare to watch. Believing that she has found a new and perfect life in Mr. Maxin De Winter, a young woman heads for settlement in a secluded Cornish estate, however, her future is filled with dark, conspicuous uncertainty. 

When the wealthy Maxin De Winter marries a young, unnamed woman, he brings the innocent new bride to his mysterious and remote Cornish estate, Manderley, where she is faced with the resentful presence of the peculiar housekeeper Mrs Danvers and is compared to the late Rebecca De Winter, who was killed in a horrific drowning accident. Although the old Mrs De Winter is gone, her presence looms over the manor - and it is as ominous as it is intense. Rebecca reminds us that the ghosts of our past are ever-present and inescapable. Rebecca West End tickets can be purchased now, book yours today.

A brief history

Published in 1938, Rebecca gained acclaim for its suspenseful narrative and vivid characters. It has never gone out of print. Rebecca tickets have long been sought after in London.

This psychological thriller has been performed in various forms on stage and screen. A film adaptation premiered in 1940 under the direction of Alfred Hitchcock, and it has been adapted numerous times for stage, including a 1939 play by du Maurier herself. The haunting and evocative music for the stage adaptation was composed by Franz Waxman

One of the most popular songs associated with the show, "Manderley in Flames" is an evocative and dramatic piece that captures the story's intensity. Fans of Rebecca are particularly drawn to the enigmatic characters of the novel, including the unnamed narrator, Mrs. Danvers, and of course, the spectral presence of Rebecca herself. These characters have become iconic in their own right.

Standing ovations and fun facts

The Charing Cross Theatre production of Rebecca was formed by two of the world's most successful German musical theatre composers.

Rebecca has an astonishing orchestra of 18.

In 1940, the successful Rebecca London run of the 1939 production included over 350 performances.

Wilfred Josephs composed the operatic adaptation of Rebecca in London, which had its world premiere on October 15, 1983, at Opera North in Leeds, England.

A Broadway stage adaptation starring Diana Barrymore, Bramwell Fletcher and Florence Reed ran from 18 January – 3 February 1945, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

One edition of the book was used by the Germans in World War II as the key to a book code.

The novel has inspired three additional books approved by the du Maurier estate: Mrs de Winter (1993) by Susan Hill. The Other Rebecca (1996) by Maureen Freely and Rebecca's Tale (2001) by Sally Beauman.

Please bear in mind

This production is recommended for ages 12+. Please note, that this venue has a strict no latecomers policy. Absolutely no latecomers will be admitted, and no refunds or exchanges for Rebecca tickets will be allowed in the event of being refused admission due to late coming.

Rebecca cast

Main Cast

Maxim de Winter - Richard Carson (Les Miserable’s, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia! and Miss Saigon).

Second Mrs de Winter - Lauren Jones (Bonnie & Clyde)

Mrs Danvers - Kara Lane (The Addams Family - the Musical Comedy, Mary Poppins, Anything Goes, The Rocky Horror Show)

Ensemble Cast

The rest of the cast are: Alex James-Ward, Piers Bate, Sarah Harlington, David Breeds, Shirley Jameson, Neil Moors, Nicholas Lumley, Nigel-Joseph Francis, Elliot Swann, Scott McClure, Emily Apps, Melanie Bright, Gail MacKinnon, Tarisha Rommick, James Mateo-Salt, Rosie Glossop.

Rebecca creatives

Main Creatives

  • Original Book and Lyrics - Michael Kunze

  • Music and Orchestrations - Sylvester Levay

  • English Book Adaptation - Christopher Hampton

  • English Lyrics - Christopher Hampton and Michael Kunze

  • Director - Alejandro Bonatto

  • Producer - Steven M. Levy for Charing Cross Theatre Productions Limited

Additional Creatives

Choreographer - Ron Howell

Musical Director - Robert Scott

Production Designer - Nicky Shaw

Lighting Designer - David Seldes

Sound Designer - Andy Johnson

Projection Designer - Matt Powell

Casting - Stephen Crockett / Grindrod Burton Casting

Age restriction

This production is recommended for ages 12+.

Running time

2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)

Performance dates

4 September - 18 November 2023

Special notes

Please note, this venue has a strict no latecomers policy. Absolutely no latecomers will be admitted, and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed in the event of being refused admission due to latecoming.

Venue Information

Charing Cross Theatre
The Arches, Villiers StreetLondonWC2N 6NG

Recent Reviews

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Latest Rebecca News

New production images released for Rebecca

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New production images released for Rebecca

New production images have been released ahead of Rebecca’s opening night, and they are as hauntingly beautiful as the gothic story itself. The hotly anticipated English translation of the sell-out German musical will be haunting the Charring Cross Theatre from tonight, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until the evening draws in to see a glimpse of this chilling production…

Based on Daphne Du Maurier’s 1938 novel, the musical features 22 original songs performed by an 18-piece orchestra and has already thrilled more than two million people across 12 countries since it’s 2006 Austrian premiere. Now England has finally been added to the ever-expanding list, and we cannot wait! So, to bide our time before the curtain opens we will be obsessing over these pictures.

16 Sep, 2023 | By Sian McBride

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