Are You Brave Enough to Book a Ticket?

Naomi MacKay watched Ghost Stories at Milton Keynes Theatre – on until Saturday 22 February.

Are you afraid of the dark? You might be after visiting Milton Keynes Theatre for Ghost Stories!

I happily went along, thinking it wouldn’t be too scary – after all, I saw Woman in Black and was still waiting for the frightening bits when it ended. How wrong could I be!

If you’re a big horror fan, the show might be all bread and butter to you. But I’m not, and have to admit I watched most of it from behind my fingers!

I can’t tell you too much, for fear of giving away the secrets, but suffice to say, we meet Professor Goodman (Dan Tetsell), a professor of parapsychology, who shares with the audience three stories from people who claim to have experienced a paranormal event. 

First is night-watchman Tony Matthews (David Cardy), who is impatient with the professor and his questioning, but soon tells his unnerving tale. Then there’s the poor, nervous teenager Simon Rifkind (Eddie Loodmer-Elliott), whose fear we share as his story unfolds, and finally stressed businessman Mike Priddle (Clive Mantle).

Atmospheric lighting, staging and sound contribute to the effect on the audience, although there’s the occasional humorous moment to help our heartbeats get back to a normal rate for a minute!

I spent most of the show holding on to my braver friend, although at the final jump scare she grabbed hold of the woman next to her – so if that was you, apologies!

As for me, I slept with the light on!

It was a very different piece of theatre and well worth a visit – but take someone to hold your hand!

If you’re thirsty for more, I note from the programme that the creators Jeremy Dyson (co-creator The League of Gentlemen) and Andy Nyman have a new show – The Psychic – coming to London next year.

Book your tickets now at ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.

Theatre’s warning: Please be advised that Ghost Stories contains moments of extreme shock and tension. The show is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15. We strongly advise those of a nervous disposition to think very seriously before attending.