World premier of a new 'mind-bending' psychological thriller at Ashby Venture Theatre

By Grace Kennington 10th Sep 2026

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Local News by Grace Kennington 10th Sep 2026

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The world premier of a thrilling new play inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle is coming to Ashby Venture Theatre (Photo: Grace Kennington)

Hypnosis. Obsession. Control.

That's how Ashby Venture Theatre are describing their latest play Mrs Penclosa.

Inspired by a short story by Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this new pyschological thriller play is set in 1920s London where a rational professor Austin Gilroy investigates an unassuming East End medium named Mrs Penclosa.

This atmospheric and unsettling play will premier at Ashby Venture Theatre between 24 September and 3 October, with tickets costing £13.

To find out more about this play and book your tickets, click here.

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