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Highlights

• World premiere musical at Charing Cross Theatre, 18 May to 8 August 2026
• Based on the celebrated 1941 folk play by Richardson and Berney
• See a Southern Gothic supernatural love story set in the Smoky Mountains
• Part ancient folk tale, part supernatural romance in its global stage debut
• Catch the world premiere before the show moves beyond London

Performance times

Know before you go

• <h3 dir="auto">Dark of the Moon Age Guidance and Suitability</h3><p dir="auto">Dark of the Moon at Charing Cross Theatre is recommended for ages 15+ due to supernatural themes, scenes of violence and mature subject matter. Children under 5 are not permitted in the auditorium.</p><h3 dir="auto">Dark of the Moon Performance Schedule</h3><p dir="auto">The show runs from Monday 18 May to Saturday 8 August 2026 at Charing Cross Theatre. Press night is Tuesday 26 May 2026. Check specific performance times when booking, as schedules may vary.</p><h3 dir="auto">Getting to Charing Cross Theatre</h3><p dir="auto">Charing Cross Theatre is tucked beneath the arches on Villiers Street, right next to Charing Cross station (Northern, Bakerloo and mainline rail) and Embankment station (District, Circle, Northern and Bakerloo lines). It is a short walk from Trafalgar Square and the Strand.</p>

Visitor guidelines

• <ul dir="auto"><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Please be seated before the start of the performance.</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Food and drinks are not allowed inside the auditorium.</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Photography and recording are not permitted during the performance.</p></li><li data-preset-tag="p"><p>Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.</p></li></ul>

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