23rd, 24th and 25th November 2006

The Canterville Ghost

By Oscar Wilde

Adapted by Peter Quilter & Charles Miller

Published By Samuel French Limited, London

Ticket Prices: £6.00 Adults - £4.00 Concessions.

Synopsis

The Canterville Ghost - A Magical Musical Comedy
Peter Quilter & Charles Miller from Oscar Wilde
When a brash American millionaire family stay at the gothic English stately home Canterville Chase, they fail to be the least bit frightened by Sir Simon, the resident ghost.
Condemned by a curse to haunt the house forever, Sir Simon tries every spooky trick in the book, but his antics only provide amusement
But young Virginia, appalled by her family's behaviour, seeks out the depressed ghost and befriends him. But can she help him lift the curse ... ?

"Great humour and tuneful music that consistently hits the spot" ~ The Stage
"The ability to hear Wilde's soaring prose along with the unfolding story is a treat" ~ Daily Gazette
"There's an unspeakable, heartrending truth at the core of this piece that makes it as beautiful as it is funny" ~ Chronicle

The following is the cast of characters along with the name of the actor playing them.
The GhostJohn Caldwell Phantom ChorusKaty Ball
Lucretia OtisBx Crowther Kerry Vale
Hiram OtisRichard Taylor Emily Hough
Virginia OtisKelly Lewis Charlotte Rose
The Otis TwinsBecci Bale Sophie Bublick
Sophie Turner Rebecca Harvey
Mrs UmneyCaroline Hough

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