There are plays that make you laugh, plays that make you cry, and then there are plays that make your blood run cold.
Back on tour by popular demand, the long-running West End sensation Ghost Stories hit the stage at Belfast’s Grand Opera House last night on its UK Tour and is just as terrifying, twisted, and thrilling as you would expect.
Created by Jeremy Dyson (The League of Gentlemen) and Andy Nyman (the mind behind many of Derren Brown’s unforgettable shows), Ghost Stories isn’t your typical night at the theatre. It’s an adrenaline-fueled experience that blends live performance with psychological horror, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and theatrical magic that will have you questioning what’s real long after the curtain falls.
The story follows Professor Goodman (played impeccably by Dan Tetsell), a professional sceptic who has made it his mission to debunk the paranormal. But when he’s invited to investigate three seemingly unrelated hauntings: a night-watchman in an abandoned warehouse, a teenage boy stranded on a country road, and a businessman anxiously awaiting the birth of his first child, he finds that logic and reason may not be enough to explain what he uncovers.
What follows is a masterclass in tension, storytelling, and misdirection, packed with enough twists to make even the most seasoned horror fans squirm. And yes, there are jump scares. Plenty of them. So terrifying, in fact, that we saw audience members leave the auditorium after each of the three stories, simply unable to take any more.
The beauty of Ghost Stories lies in its ability to draw the audience in, making you feel as though you’re experiencing each chilling tale firsthand. The set design is spectacular; atmospheric, cinematic, and dripping with dread.
So here’s the big question:
Are you brave enough to book?
Ghost Stories is running at the Grand Opera House until 31st May, to find out more information or to book tickets click here.
