Illustration of a small stage with red curtains where a witch and a ghost perform for a seated audience near pumpkins (An Evening of Ghost Stories)

An Evening of Ghost Stories

Actor Toby Burchell stars in a one-man staging of two classic Victorian ghost stories presented by Behind the Door Productions. Act 1 features Charles Dickens' 'The Signalman', following a railway worker haunted by spectral warnings of impending disasters. Act 2 brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Lot No. 249' to life, following a student investigating supernatural occurrences tied to an ancient Egyptian mummy.

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When

Tickets

£16.

Ages

Any age group

Going?

Location

London Road Cemetery · London Rd, Coventry, CV1 2JT Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (3/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (2/5)

Best For

Fans of traditional literary ghost stories

Vibe

Chilling and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Drivers can set their sat nav destination to postcode CV1 2JT.
  • The venue is less than a mile from Coventry city centre and train station, making it accessible on foot or via a short taxi ride.
  • Travelers using public transit can take the Stagecoach X18 bus towards Stratford from Stop TS2 near Sainsbury's in the city centre, which runs every 30 minutes and stops on London Road.

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Run by Behind the Door Productions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which stories are included in the performance?

The production includes Charles Dickens' 'The Signalman' in Act 1 and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Lot No. 249' in Act 2.

Who is performing the show?

The show is a solo one-man performance by actor Toby Burchell of Behind the Door Productions.

What is 'The Signalman' about?

It follows a railway signalman keeping watch over a damp railway cutting who reveals he is being haunted by spectral warnings of train disasters.

What is 'Lot No. 249' about?

It centers on Abercrombie Smith, a student investigating supernatural events connected to an Oxford neighbor who holds an ancient Egyptian mummy.

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