A VICTORIAN Gothic chiller, made famous by a film from Alfred Hitchcock, is coming to Malvern Theatres.

A new production of Gaslight will feature the stage and television actress Kara Tointon,

A spokesman said: "Kara plays Bella Manningham, memorably portrayed by Oscar winner Ingrid Bergman in the classic 1944 film adaptation.

"Rupert Young of BBC 1’s Merlin fame, joins Kara as husband Jack Manningham and the multi-talented Keith Allen is cast in the role of Detective Rough."

The spokesman added: "While Jack Manningham is on the town each evening, his wife Bella is home alone. She can’t explain the disappearance of familiar objects, the mysterious footsteps overhead or the ghostly flickering of living room gaslight - is she losing her mind?

"Does the terror exist in her imagination or are dark secrets living in her home? The surprise arrival of retired Detective Rough leads to a shocking discovery that will shake her respectable Victorian marriage to its core."

Leading lady Kara Tointon has received universal critical acclaim for her West End stage roles including Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion. Television credits include winning the 2013 series of BBC television’s Strictly Come Dancing; ITV’s hit costume drama Mr Selfridge, where she played the title character’s daughter alongside real-life sibling Hannah, and most recently portraying Maria for the ITV production of The Sound Of Music Live! in December 2015.

Rupert Young stars is best known for portraying Sir Leon in the BBC drama series Merlin. His previous television work includes episodes of Doc Martin, Foyle's War, Hotel Babylon, The White Queen and Doctor Who.

Gaslight will come to Malvern Theatres from Monday February 27 to Saturday March 4.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk.