The Turn of the Screw at Malthouse Theatre tickets
About The Turn of the Screw
I don’t know how to say this in a way that will make you believe me.
The Turn of the Screw has haunted readers for over a century, a chilling tale of strange orphans and dead servants told to us by a terrified young woman we’re never sure we can trust. Bringing Henry James’ groundbreaking psychological horror into the now, comes a new, one-person adaptation starring Tuuli Narkle (NCIS: Sydney, Mystery Road: Origin) that looks us dead in the eye and asks ‘do you believe me?’.
A young woman arrives in London, desperate for a fresh start. The only problem is she’s got no money, no work, and the eight housemates in her frigid sharehouse aren’t exactly her biggest fans.
When a mysterious job looking after a couple of children at Bly Manor falls into her lap, how can she say no? She’s running from her past as fast as her feet can take her. But when she arrives at this cursed labyrinth of a house, her dream of Downton Abbey becomes a lot more The Shining. The children seem angelic, but something is off.
As the au pair spirals between dread and exhilaration, she’s desperate to uncover what’s going bump in the night. Can she protect the children? Or has she already lost them?
Keziah Warner (Hour of the Wolf, Nosferatu) and Jessica Arthur (GAME. SET. MATCH., Koreaboo) join forces on a fresh adaptation of this gothic horror, leaving you wondering who – or what – is the true danger in this house.
Know before you go
Time to Talk: 3rd August 7.00pm
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Start date
23rd July, 2027
End date
21st August, 2027
Venue
Beckett Theatre | Malthouse Theatre
Accessibility
Ground floor of The Malthouse is accessible by wheelchair (enter via the ramp near the Box Office). The Merlyn and Beckett Theatre, MALT Kitchen & Pantry, Box Office, Bar and bathrooms are all located on the ground floor.
Directions
BY TRAM: The No. 1 South Melbourne tram goes right past our door. Get off at Stop 18. Any tram down St Kilda Road—jump off at Grant Street, Stop 17 and take a 3-minute walk.
BY TRAIN: Any train to Flinders Street, then a 12-minute stroll through Melbourne’s sparkling Arts Precinct.
BY BIKE: Secure your bike to one of the many racks outside the foyer.
BY CAR: Limited on-street parking is available on Grant Street, Sturt Street and Dodds Streets. Two disabled parking spaces are just outside The Malthouse entrance on Sturt Street.
More information about The Turn of the Screw
The Au Pair: Tuuli Narkle
Writer: Keziah Warner
Director: Jessica Arthur
Lighting Designer: Jenny Hector
Composer & Sound Designer: Rachel Lewindon
Dramaturg: Enya Daly
Stage Manager: Harry Dowling
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is The Turn of the Screw at?
The Turn of the Screw is at Southbank's Beckett Theatre | Malthouse Theatre, which is located at 113 Sturt Street, Southbank, 3006.
How much are tickets for The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw tickets start at $69.
How do you get tickets for The Turn of the Screw?
Check the top of this page for current availability on The Turn of the Screw tickets on TodayTix.
How long is The Turn of the Screw on for?
Tickets for The Turn of the Screw are available through 21 August 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is The Turn of the Screw accessible?
Ground floor of The Malthouse is accessible by wheelchair (enter via the ramp near the Box Office). The Merlyn and Beckett Theatre, MALT Kitchen & Pantry, Box Office, Bar and bathrooms are all located on the ground floor.
