It Walks Around The House At Night
Overview
It Walks Around The House At Night
In association with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch
A ghost story by Tim Foley · Directed by Neil Bettles
Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner).
When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects nothing more than a few cheap scares. But as night after night unfolds, the role begins to blur with reality — and something far more sinister starts to emerge.
Part ghost story, part psychological thriller, It Walks Around The House At Night draws audiences into a world of creeping dread, unexpected twists and dark humour. A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life through inventive staging, immersive sound and bold visual effects.
ThickSkin, one of the UK’s most exciting touring companies, joins forces with Tim Foley (award-winning writer of Doctor Who audio dramas; Electric Rosary, Royal Exchange Theatre) to create this thrilling production. Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin’s How Not To Drown, Disney’s Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Frantic Assembly’s The Unreturning), with sound design by Pete Malkin (Othello, National Theatre; The Encounter, Complicité – Tony Award winner) and lighting and video design by Joshua Pharo (Measure for Measure, RSC; Kenrex, The Other Palace).
Unsettling, darkly comic and full of surprises, the stage is set… for terror
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REVIEWS
★★★★★ ‘An unforgettable spooky story.’
– Theatre South East
★★★★★ ‘Unsettling, seductive, and utterly unforgettable.’
– Theatre and Tonic
★★★★★ ‘A damned good scare’
– Northern Arts Review
★★★★★ ‘A deliciously spine-tingling triumph’
– Broadway World
★★★★ ‘A rip-roaring horror adventure’
– Time Out
★★★★ ‘An atmospheric and entertaining thrill ride’
– North West End
★★★★ ‘Technically dazzling’
– All Things Theatre
★★★★ ‘Utterly captivating’
– Beyond The Curtain
‘Genuinely spine-tingling’
– The Guardian
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Cast
Joe
George Naylor
Dancer
Oliver Baines
Featuring the voice of
Paul Hilton
Creatives
Playwright
Tim Foley
Director
Neil Bettles
Sound Designer
Pete Malkin
Lighting & Video Designer
Joshua Pharo
Designers
Neil Bettles & Tom Robbins
Production images credit Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.