By William Goldman

Based on the novel by Stephen King

She’s his number-one fan...

From the King of Horror, Misery is the ultimate psychological thriller.

Stephen King’s best-selling novel is adapted into an edge-of-your-seat theatrical nail-biter, starring two of New Zealand’s most recognisable actors, Michael Hurst and Morgana O’Reilly.

As they unpick the rotten heart of a parasocial relationship, you can expect unpredictability, high-wire deceit and twisted expressions of devotion. In this isolated, snow-gripped cabin of 1987, there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.

Begin the year with an ice-cold plunge into the twisted mind of Stephen King, brought to life by director Simon Bennett. This will be the ultimate antidote to the back-to-work blues.

Season subscriptions are on sale now. Single tickets on sale from 27 October 2026.

Presented by Auckland Theatre Company.