
Told by an Idiot and the Royal Exchange Theatre present
THE GHOST TRAIN
- 14 May 2015 - 20 June 2015
- The Theatre
If that train be natural, where does it come from... and where does it go to?
"Told by an Idiot are the most exciting, enthralling and energising presence in British Theatre"Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate
A group of passengers are left stranded at a remote railway station, facing the prospect of a night in the waiting room. But when the old stationmaster warns them about the phantom train that haunts the tracks after dark, the evening starts to take one chilling turn after another.
A ghostly driver, sudden deaths and a travelling parrot make this 1920s thriller an unnervingly hilarious exploration of our capacity for belief in the supernatural.
Told by an Idiot return to the Royal Exchange, bringing their trademark wit, flare and theatrical invention to this blisteringly funny take on the classic ghost story.
"The Ghost Train is not normally the kind of play that would be produced in the round. The challenge of staging action that would normally happen off stage and of using every inch of that extraordinary space will be really thrilling." Paul Hunter, Director
THE GHOST TRAIN is sponsored by Manchester Airport Group
THE WAY OF THE IDIOT Bigger Than Life: Artist Development Workshop: Monday 1 June, 10am - 5pm. £60 Being An Idiot: Workshop for Schools Please note: All schools workshops bookings and arrangements MUST be made directly with Told By An Idiot and not via the Royal Exchange Theatre. |
- Event Information
VENUE: The Theatre
PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday 14 May - Saturday 20 June 2015
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Monday – Saturday evenings: 7.30pm
Wednesday & Saturday matinees: 2.30pm
Extra Matinees: Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28 May: 2.30pm
No matinee Wednesday 27 MayTICKET PRICES:
Standard Tickets from £15
Half Price Previews from £7.50
Banquette tickets: £10BOOK TICKETS: Box Office: 0161 833 9833 / online
RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
THE GHOST TRAIN is sponsored by Manchester Aiport Group- Creative Team
WRITER Arnold Ridley
DIRECTOR Paul Hunter
DESIGNER Laura Hopkins
LIGHTING Paul Anderson
SOUND Adrienne Quartly- Related Events
AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION: Wednesday 17 June after 7.30pm performance. More Information
BACK STAGE TOUR: Wednesdays 27 May and 17 June: 11am. Tickets £5 (including refreshments). Book on 0161 833 9833. More Information
BEHIND THE SCENES: Wednesday 10 June: 10.30am - 12 noon. A pre-show, talk-based introduction to the play and production. Tickets £6/£4 concessions. Book on 0161 833 9833 / online. More Information
BETWEEN THE LINES: Wednesday 3 June: 11am - 1pm. Play reading and discussion group to accompany the show. Come along and read, discuss or just listen. Tickets £6 per session. Book on 0161 833 9833 / online. More Information
RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 9 June, 2.30pm. Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome everyone who will benefit from a more relaxed environment in which to watch a show. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability. More Information & Book Tickets
The relaxed performance of THE GHOST TRAIN has been generously supported by The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust and Ordinary People, Interesting Lives.
BIGGER THAN LIFE: ARTIST DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Monday 1 June, 10am - 5pm. Click here to book.
HALF-DAY CPD: DEVISING AND COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE Tuesday 2 June, 2pm - 5pm. More Information & Book Tickets
BEING AN IDIOT: WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS
Please contact amandacastro@toldbyanidiot.org to find out more and book a workshop for your school.- Accessible Performances
AUDIO-DESCRIBED: Saturday 13 June, 2.30pm
BSL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 18 June, 7.30pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 11 June, 7.30pm
Click here for more information about our accessible performances
RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 9 June, 2.30pm. Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome everyone who will benefit from a more relaxed environment in which to watch a show. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability. More Information & Book Tickets
The relaxed performance of THE GHOST TRAIN has been generously supported by The Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust and Ordinary People, Interesting Lives.