DAPHNE du Maurier certainly knew how to keep her readers turning the pages - and the film and stage adaptations of her books are no less gripping.
Most famously adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock, who turned her novels Rebecca and Jamaica Inn and her short story The Birds into classic suspense-filled celluloid, du Maurier's stories are famous for their melodramatic plots and dark psychological undertones.
The latest stage adaptation to keep theatregoers glued to the edge of their seats is Ian Dickens Productions' My Cousin Rachel.
When Philip Ashley's much-loved (and rich) cousin Ambrose dies, he is convinced that Ambrose was murdered by his new wife Rachel to inherit his wealth. But when he meets Rachel and falls in love with her, he knows that his suspicions must have been unfounded.
But were they - or is Rachel just trying to use Philip to get at the estate Ambrose left to him instead of her? And he is likely to be Rachel's next victim..?
The cast of the classic drama includes Beatie Edney, Bruce Montague and former EastEnders star Andrew Lynford.
Monday until Saturday June 14. Performances: 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees 2.30pm). Tickets: from £12.50. Box office: 01962 840440.
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