An Evening with Jack the Ripper
Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now…?
It’s the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories.
Who was he?
What was his motive?
And how did he get away with it?
‘An Evening with Jack the Ripper’ will delve into the sordid realms of Victorian London in an attempt to finally unmask the man with the blackest of hearts who preyed upon the most vulnerable members of society.
Award winning producer and broadcaster Steve Morgan has captivated thousands of people on his celebrated ‘Ripper walks’ through the east-end of London, where he retraces the steps of the notorious killer through the streets he stalked. Now he has adapted the story for the stage and invites you to spend an evening in the company of Jack the Ripper… and live to tell the tale!
- Suitable for: age 12+
- Running time: Two 40 min acts with 20 min interval
- Further information: www.rippershow.co.uk
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“As a former refuge for highwaymen, blaggards and thieves, Wanstead is a place steeped in criminal folklore and history. I can think of no better setting to recount the tale of Jack the Ripper and the lives of his victims as we seek to unmask the identity of the killer once and for all.”