Ghost Light
by Ian Tucker-Bell
story by Ian Tucker-Bell and Philip Holden
directed by Philip Holden
presented by Orange Works
The theatre is full of ghosts.
It is 1865, and Henry Webster joins the notorious London Ghost Club hoping to meet and be inspired by Charles Dickens.
There he meets Edward Price who draws Henry into investigating a haunting at his own lodging house, owned by the widowed Mia Sands.
At night, the ghosts of two young children wander the house in search of light and safety – while fearing what waits for them in the darkness.
This atmospheric tale, inspired by the stories of M R James and almost entirely lit by hand-held lanterns has played to great acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the country.
Orange Works is a new-writing theatre company, based in Kent. For close to a decade we’ve made and staged original plays that have moved audiences across the UK and beyond.
Press for this production:
“A hidden gem” ★★★★★ The Derek Awards
“A very well crafted piece of modern writing. Builds a deepening mystery which grows into a dark gothic horror. An ingenious tale of horror – you will be left wishing for more” ★★★★ British Theatre Guide
“a finely-worked production, which might leave you hesitating – just for a moment – as you reach to switch off that bedside lamp.” ★★★★ The Wee Review
“Ghost Light is the old-fashioned kind of storytelling you wish there was more of.” ★★★★ Broadway Baby
“Eerily staged in almost complete darkness save for a few lamps – or ghost lights – the tension kicks in within the first few seconds and doesn’t let up until all the secrets are revealed. Thrillingly acted … this is a strong, old-fashioned ghost story in the finest Victorian tradition…” ★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle
Dates and Tickets
Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 January 2027 at 7.30 pm
No performances: Sundays and Mondays
Tickets: £17, £15 conc; suitable for 14+.
Online: Click here
There is no charge for online bookings.
Phone: 0333 666 3366
Telephone reservations have a £1.80 booking fee.
Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.
Running time: Seventy minutes, with no interval
Content Advice: Please note Ghost Light explores ghost story/horror themes and contains moments intended to unsettle. The play contains references to violence, domestic abuse, and repressed identity; all told through narrative rather than depicted on stage. The production is staged in near-total blackout, lit only by handheld lanterns. There are no strobe effects.
Creative Team
Ghost Light
by Ian Tucker-Bell
story by Ian Tucker-Bell and Philip Holden
directed by Philip Holden
presented by Orange Works
Cast
To be announced shortly!
Your Visit
The box office on-site opens at 7.15 pm for the checking-in of pre-booked tickets, to seat you early and to minimise queues. Please arrive in good time to be seated for the 7.30 pm start.
LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED
Food and drinks are served at the Brockley Jack pub. If you wish to book a table, please visit their website
There is strictly no photography or recording of any kind permitted in the theatre.
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