Bestselling romantic fiction writer Paul Sheldon, famous for his popular and beautiful heroine _x0018_ Misery Chastain_x0019_ , retires each winter to the snow-covered hills of Colorado to write. New book in hand, he cracks the fizz and drives home somewhat inebriated& but his car flips. Regaining consciousness, Paul finds himself in a dilapidated farmhouse, isolated by the weather and occupied by Annie Wilkes, his self-proclaimed "Number One Fan". Annie nurses him back to health and promises to deliver him down the mountain when the weather breaks... But when Annie discovers the morbid fate of her heroine in his latest novel, her displeasure is meted out on him. His crushed legs and dependence on Annie for pain relief mean he is her prisoner. She wants him to bring Misery Chastain back to life& Thus begins Paul's descent into living hell. Adapted by Simon Moore from Stephen King's novel, _x0018_ Misery_x0019_ is a tension filled thriller of the highest order. Starring Joanne Hartstone (Oleanna) and John Maurice (That Face). Directed by Michael Allen (A Solitary Choice). _x001C_ Get your running shoes on if you want to get tickets for this one before it sells out._x001D_ Barry Lenny - Glam Adelaide. _x001C_ It_x0019_ s not for those of a nervous disposition but your admiration for Joanne Hartstone_x0019_ s performance will carry you through._x001D_ Ewart Shaw - Radio Adelaide. _x001C_ Well-deserved thunderous applause greeted the principals, who seemed genuinely overwhelmed by the response of the capacity house._x001D_ Stephen Horne - Indaily. _x001C_ Theatre_x0019_ s highlight of the year_x001D_ - Kryztoff.com _x001C_ If you are a fan of the novel, you will enjoy this version - if you are new to the story, prepare to have an enjoyable scare/thrill ride._x001D_ Brian Godfrey _x0013_ Adelaide Theatre Guide.
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