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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Misery

A Nail-Biting Thriller

October 8 to October 26, 2025

By William Goldman
Based on the novel by Stephen King

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Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, Misery is a relentless spine-tingling thriller that moves faster than the snow piling up in a Colorado blizzard.

Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a wintry car crash by his ‘Number One Fan’ Annie Wilkes, a seemingly kind nurse. While he convalesces in her secluded home, events take a nightmarish turn after Annie reads his latest book and discovers the author killed off her favourite character. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes that she has no intention of letting him leave. The irate and unhinged Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it … because it does.

A wonderfully dark and caustic examination of celebrity, creativity, and the impact that fictional characters can have on real people, Misery is a nail-biting game of cat-and-mouse that will have you at the edge of your seat right up until its inherently suspenseful and indelibly memorable ending. 

Recommended for ages 16 and up.  

This production contains stage violence and strong language.

Running Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes. This production is performed without an intermission.

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Show Calendar

Legend:

  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)
  • Post-show Question & Answer

Thursday

Oct 23

Misery

Friday

Oct 24

Misery

Saturday

Oct 25

Misery

Sunday

Oct 26

Misery

Reviews

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Acting was superb. Music and sound was sinisterly wonderful. Sets were cool and creative. The story, as per Stephen King, was creepy and thought provoking. Absolutely wonderful play! We enjoyed it immensely!
Pauline Y, St Thomas
Our first time at the St. Jacobs Playhouse and Misery was an amazing show to start with. We enjoyed it immensely!
Frank D, Mississauga
The play was spellbinding throughout with suspense and humorous bits. Actors as brilliant characters kept audience on edge of our seats
Linda D, Mount Forest
The acting was absolutely terrific and I was spellbound from beginning to end. Drayton Entertainment never disappoints. I'm their number one fan. haha
Rhoda S, Mount Forest
AMAZING! WOW! We both loved it! The main 2 actors were incredible & nailed their roles & were so believable! The set was also incredible & so surprising. The setting worked so very well & we were both extremely impressed by it!
Candice O, Millgrove

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Tracey Ferencz

Annie Wilkes

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Randy Hughson

Paul Sheldon

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Roy Lewis

Buster

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Randy Hughson and Tracey Ferencz in Misery, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by Skye Brandon; Set Design by Doug Paraschuck; Costume Design by Jessica Pembleton; Lighting Design by Kevin Fraser; Sound Design by Allan McMillan; Fight Director Joe Bostick; Assistant Director Rebecca Gibian; Stage Manager Paul Pembleton; Assistant Stage Manager Charles Russell
 A tense scene from Misery shows a woman looming over a man in a wheelchair at a wooden writing desk. The woman leans in closely, holding a piece of paper with an intense expression as the man, wrapped in a plaid shirt and bandages, focuses on the manuscript in front of him. A vintage typewriter, a glass of water, and a stack of pages complete the ominous setup under a blue-toned light, suggesting both physical confinement and psychological pressure.
Randy Hughson in Misery, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by Skye Brandon; Set Design by Doug Paraschuck; Costume Design by Jessica Pembleton; Lighting Design by Kevin Fraser; Sound Design by Allan McMillan; Fight Director Joe Bostick; Assistant Director Rebecca Gibian; Stage Manager Paul Pembleton; Assistant Stage Manager Charles Russell.
 A tense scene from Misery features a disheveled man in a wheelchair examining a small bottle of pills under warm stage lighting. His legs are heavily bandaged with visible bruises and blood stains, and his arm is in a makeshift sling. He wears a plaid shirt and grey shorts, sitting beside a wooden desk with a green trash bin in front. Behind him, lace curtains and bare branches add to the unsettling, rustic atmosphere.
Tracey Ferencz in Misery, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by Skye Brandon; Set Design by Doug Paraschuck; Costume Design by Jessica Pembleton; Lighting Design by Kevin Fraser; Sound Design by Allan McMillan; Fight Director Joe Bostick; Assistant Director Rebecca Gibian; Stage Manager Paul Pembleton; Assistant Stage Manager Charles Russell.
 Misery: A woman stands on stage clutching a small book to her chest, gazing upward with an expression of emotion and longing. She wears a brown knit cardigan over a floral blouse and blue buttoned skirt. Behind her, a window with vintage lace curtains and weathered floral wallpaper adds a rustic charm, while barren trees silhouetted in blue light evoke a haunting, isolated atmosphere.
Tracey Ferencz and Roy Lewis in Misery, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by Skye Brandon; Set Design by Doug Paraschuck; Costume Design by Jessica Pembleton; Lighting Design by Kevin Fraser; Sound Design by Allan McMillan; Fight Director Joe Bostick; Assistant Director Rebecca Gibian; Stage Manager Paul Pembleton; Assistant Stage Manager Charles Russell.
 A tense exchange unfolds between Annie Wilkes and Sheriff Buster outside a rustic, weather-worn house. Annie stands rigid with her arms crossed, while the Sheriff, dressed in a leather jacket and holding his wide-brimmed hat, cautiously questions her. The peeling paint on the door and siding, coupled with the dim lighting, heightens the sense of unease and suspense in this pivotal scene.
Randy Hughson and Tracey Ferencz in Misery, Drayton Entertainment, 2025 Season. Directed by Skye Brandon; Set Design by Doug Paraschuck; Costume Design by Jessica Pembleton; Lighting Design by Kevin Fraser; Sound Design by Allan McMillan; Fight Director Joe Bostick; Assistant Director Rebecca Gibian; Stage Manager Paul Pembleton; Assistant Stage Manager Charles Russell.
 A tense scene from Misery features a bedridden man with a bandaged arm sitting upright in a white metal-framed bed, while a woman leans over him, holding a book and pen as he prepares to write. The floral wallpaper behind them is aged and torn, partially covered by a tangled mesh, creating a sense of claustrophobia and unease. The woman’s cardigan and long denim skirt contrast with the man's plaid shirt and green blanket, hinting at their contrasting roles. The lighting casts warm tones over the disturbing domestic setting, underscoring the psychological intensity of the moment.

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Original Broadway production produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Castle Rock Entertainment, Liz Glotzer, Mark Kaufman, Martin Shafer, Raymond Wu. World Premiere produced at Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, PA (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director)