The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

14 June 2025 and Abingdon and Wallingford Drama Festivals (Dates TBC)

London, 1979. A city on edge. A mind divided. A monster unleashed.

Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected chemist, believes he has found the key to separating the dual nature of mankind—his own darker urges given form in the sinister and unpredictable Edward Hyde. But as Hyde grows bolder, leaving violence and fear in his wake, Jekyll’s closest allies—a determined legal advocate, a steadfast doctor, and his loyal assistant—begin to suspect the horrifying truth.

With the police closing in, Jekyll must face the ultimate question: Is Hyde merely a part of him… or is he the real man after all?

Set against the backdrop of late 1970s London, this bold new adaptation brings Stevenson’s classic tale of identity, morality, and control into a world of urban grit and restless change.

Cast

Jekyll – Pete Watt
Hyde – George Buckand
Utterson – Helen Saxton
Enfield – Hollie Genevieve
Lanyon – Eric Saxton
Inspector – Phil Prior
Poole – Caroline Edwards
Landlady – Christina Moore

Director – Pete Watt

Crew

Stage Manager – Apollo Sheperia
Lights & Sound – Archie Saxton
DSM – Evie Watt