THE NIGHT WATCH première at The Royal Exchange Theatre

The award-winning novel THE NIGHT WATCH by Sarah Waters received its world première at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester on 19th May. Set against the backdrop of a post-Second World War, damaged London, THE NIGHT WATCH has been adapted by Olivier-nominated writer Hattie Naylor. This reworking of the novel paints captivating portraits of five characters recovering from the chaos of war. The stories of these five lives begin to intertwine, and the desire and regrets that have bound them together are revealed.

The production is directed by Rebecca Gatward and designed by Georgia Lowe. The cast includes Jodie McNee, Lucy Briggs-Owen, Christopher Ettridge, Kelly Hotton, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Joe Jameson and Thalissa Teixeira. The production will run from Thursday 19th May until Saturday 18th June. Tickets are now on sale.