GHOST LIGHT
By Ian Tucker-Bell
BACKGROUND
GHOST LIGHT
Ghost Light was inspired by the classic Victorian ghost stories of M.R. James.
It's a tale that Ian has been brewing for a few years - starting life as sketch of a story entitled The Child in the Fireplace - and then over the course of a couple of years the story evolved into what it is today.
Ghost Light incorporates light & darkness, sound & songs, good & evil in an old-fashioned yarn that we hope will thrill and captivate audiences in equal measure.
Why would ghosts be afraid of the dark?
SYNOPSIS
theatre is full of ghosts
In 1865 Henry Webster joins the notorious London Ghost Club, hoping to meet and be inspired by Charles Dickens. There he meets Edward Price who draws Henry into investigating a haunting at his own lodging house, belonging to the widowed Mia Sands. At night, the ghosts of two young children wander the house in search of light and safety - while fearing what waits for them in the darkness.
CAST & CREATIVES
IAN TUCKER-BELL
IAN TUCKER-BELL
IAN TUCKER-BELL
Ghost Light is Ian's sixth play for Orange Works, following last years critically acclaimed Locusts.
As well as writing Ghost Light he appears as Mr. Henning, a rather unlikeable and naive gentleman.
PHILIP HOLDEN
IAN TUCKER-BELL
IAN TUCKER-BELL
Philip has directed several plays for Orange Works, including Locusts and Trans Pennine.
As well as directing Ghost Light he plays the curious Henry Webster, a man intent on writing a ghost story of his own.
NICK BLESSLEY
IAN TUCKER-BELL
NICK BLESSLEY
Nick has appeared in each Orange Works play, beginning with From Today Everything Changes, to Locusts, and now Ghost Light.
Here he plays Edward Price, a retired children's entertainer and ghost enthusiast.
Cathy Treble
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL
NICK BLESSLEY
Cathy joined Orange Works in 2024 as Sian in our touring production of Locusts. Ghost Light is her EdFringe debut.
Cathy plays the role of Mia Sands from August 5th to 10th.
PIERSE STEVENS
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL
Pierse joined Orange Works in 2022 for our comedy Hobn*bs & Fruitcake and went on to play Jeff in Locusts.
Here he plays the evil Victor Sands, a man with a very disturbing past.
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL
Philip is our stage manager, and this year tech manager too. He is the practical head that makes our shows possible.
BIZZ PORTLOCK
BIZZ PORTLOCK
BIZZ PORTLOCK
Bizz has appeared in many Orange Works shows, from our first show From Today Everything Changes, to our comedy Hobn*bs & Fruitcake.
In Ghost Light she plays Mia Sands from August 12th - 17th.
SARA LACEY
BIZZ PORTLOCK
BIZZ PORTLOCK
Sara joined Orange Works last year as our Front of House Manager for Locusts, and returns this year as an all-round help through reharsals and the fringe
DAVE MACKIN
BIZZ PORTLOCK
DAVE MACKIN
Dave came onboard Orange Works this year to design the sound for Ghost Light - a vital element of the play's atmosphere and storytelling.