Lost Hearts

Viking Theatre

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Bewley’s Café Theatre and The Curious Ensemble present

LOST HEARTS

by

M.R James

Adapted for the stage by Michael James Ford and Stewart Roche

Directed by Liam Halligan

Starring Kyle Hixon, Bairbre Ní Chaoimh and Michael James Ford

Music adapted and arranged by Philip Dodd and Donal Wallace 

London, 1903, and Stephen Elliot is rapidly descending into madness and opium addiction.

In an attempt to arrest his decline, leading psychiatrist Doctor Olsen utilises hypnosis to delve deep into the young man’s suppressed memories. What is revealed is a terrifying episode from Stephen’s childhood, when, as a traumatised orphan, he was sent to live with a reclusive distant relative at the remote Aswarby Hall.

There he experiences increasingly disturbing incidents and is plagued by two spectral children, whose actions drive the story to its blood-curdling conclusion.

Lost Hearts is one of the darkest tales from M.R. James (1862 -1936) who is widely regarded as one of the foremost writers of supernatural fiction.

“All the elements of acting, direction, design, lighting, costumes, and sound come together to produce a memorable play.  It is very much worth a visit.” No More Workhorse

“... wonderful setting, interesting performances and brilliant sound design…” London Horror Society

Doors: 19:45

Duration: 60 Minutes