Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
OVERVIEW
During his final lecture on the duality of humankind, the respectable Dr Jekyll reveals his strange association with the mysterious Edward Hyde and the shocking truth about his identity: that Hyde, unlike other human beings, is not only fundamentally evil, but also the very definition of it. Combining edge-of-your-seat thrills with stunning physical theatre, Stevenson's classic "bogey tale" is brought chillingly to life in this award-winning one-man show.
WINNER: ACTOR OF THE YEAR (MALE)
Pink Prince Theatre Review of the Year, 2025
WINNER: TOP FIVE FRINGE PLAYS OF THE YEAR
Pink Prince Theatre Review of the Year, 2025
WINNER: BEST MALE ACT
Solo International Festival of One Man Shows, 2013
Recommended for ages 12+
CREATIVE TEAM
Actor/Adapter/Producer
JAMES HYLAND
Director
PHIL LOWE
Composer/Sound Designer
CHRIS WARNER
PRESS QUOTES
"A chilling masterpiece of transformation... a genuine acting genius"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Neill Kovacic-Clarke, PINK PRINCE THEATRE
"a masterful display of gothic horror at its most engaging"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Bianca, A SHINY LIFE FOR ME!
"A creative and bold masterpiece... truly magnificent"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Becki Douglass, A YOUNGISH PERSPECTIVE
"James Hyland is a genius. He has to be... extraordinary"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Thomas Jones, EVERYTHING THEATRE
"The best piece of acting I've seen... outstanding"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Estelle Luck, PINK PRINCE THEATRE
"the outstandingly talented James Hyland"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Susan Elkin, WHAT'S ON STAGE
"outstanding and original... extremely impressive"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Lily Grouse, WHAT'S PEEN SEEN
"A fantastic actor... Go and see it wherever you can."
Rating: ★★★★★
~Ian Tiso, STAFFORD RADIO
"A masterpiece in every respect... Utterly unmissable."
Rating: ★★★★★
~Mark Carter, BRITISH THEATRE JOURNAL
"not for the faint hearted... a spine tingling piece of theatre"
Rating: ★★★★★
~Matthew Jackson, THE THEATRE TWITTIC
"nothing short of phenomenal... a brilliantly gothic horror"
Rating: ★★★★
~Steph Capper, THEATRE & TONIC
"the most chilling tale you'll see... thrilling to watch"
Rating: ★★★★
~Kashmini Shah, VOICE MAGAZINE
"intense and utterly engaging.... raw and phenomenal"
Rating: ★★★★
~Francesca Killoran, THE LIVE REVIEW
"Hyland's performance is to be highly commended... exhilarating"
Rating: ★★★★
~Emma Hardy, PLAYS TO SEE