Iconic British horror Saint Maud to be adapted into a play

One of the most iconic British horror movies in recent memory, Saint Maud, is being adapted for the stage.

It told the story of a highly-religious young nurse in a seaside town in England who becomes obsessed with saving the soul of her patient, a bitter former dancer who is dying of cancer.

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It starred Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle, Lily Frazer, Lily Knight, Marcus Hutton, Turlough Convery and Rosie Sansom.

Saint Maud's ambiguous ending was highly effective and left fans stunned. No spoilers here, but it stays with you for days.

And, you can experience it live in a new stage play that will debut in Newcastle, with Jessica Andrews writing.

Live Theatre’s artistic director, Jack McNamara, said: “The film is astonishing and we are so honoured to be granted the world premiere rights. Jessica’s writing is among the most unique and powerful I have come across since moving to the north-east. She has a way with words that is almost alchemical, and so I could not think of a better person to bring this frightening story to life. And Gazelle Twin is one of my favourite musicians over the last few years, so to have her score this for us is just immense.”

Andrews added: “Rose Glass’ film is so compelling and visually arresting, and it’s very exciting to have the opportunity to bring Maud’s dark and troubling story to stage. My work is often centred on the body, and it is so enriching for me to think about this within the context of Saint Maud, and the physical staging of a play.”

Saint Maud will run from 10 October to 2 November 2024.