“I welcome you, Edward Hyde. Welcome you with all my heart. For you are myself. And we can take our place in this evil world.” Perth Concert Hall will host Sell A Door Theatre’s brand new adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde next February as part of a 33-date UK tour.

Set in an alternative London of the future that is consumed by the quest for immortality, Dr Henry Jekyll is a high-profile cancer specialist, determined to find a cure for mankind’s greatest medical challenge.

In his obsession to be the doctor that makes this historic breakthrough, Jekyll’s radical research results in the creation of an unintentional strain of drug that entirely alters the patient’s personality.

Making himself the subject of his own experiments, Jekyll steps into the unknown and unleashes his inner demons.

Trapped in a corporate world, Dr Jekyll must choose to keep hold of his own identity as he revels in the freedom and chaos of his hideous alter ego: Mr Hyde.

But is the choice still in his hands?

Robert Louis Stevenson’s cult classic is reinterpreted in this modern adaptation, set in a steampunk dystopian world where the questionable actions of leaders are no longer held to account, whilst the personal freedoms of the common citizen are disregarded.

A vivid depiction of a regressive future, this bold new adaptation is written by Jo Clifford and presented by multi award-winning touring company Sell A Door.

Jo Clifford has close to 80 dramatic works to her name, and is perhaps best known for her adaptation of Great Expectations, which was first presented in 1988 featuring Alan Cumming as Pip, and was recently revived in a new production at the West End’s Vaudeville Theatre.

Jo is currently under commission to the National Theatre of Scotland.

She said: “I love Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. It’s such a brilliant piece of writing. It’s given me so much pleasure to adapt the story for Sell A Door and I hope my play gives audiences huge pleasure, as well as plenty to think about.” Jekyll and Hyde joins Sell A Door’s previously announced 2015 productions of The History Boys and Avenue Q, both on UK tour.

Sell A Door Theatre’s Jekyll and Hyde, Perth Concert Hall, Wednesday 18 February 2015, 7.30pm. For more info, casting announcements and tickets, go to www.selladoor.com.

Also on at Perth Concert Hall: -Sleeping Beauty, Perth Concert Hall, Thursday 11 until Friday 26 December.

For more information and tickets, call Horsecross Arts Box Office on 01738 621031 or book online at www.horsecross.co.uk