Orange Works present
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 - WRITER/ACTOR
IAN TUCKER-BELL - WRITER/ACTOR
IAN TUCKER-BELL - WRITER/ACTOR
Ghost Light is Ian's sixth play for Orange Works, following last year's critically acclaimed Locusts.
As well as writing Ghost Light he appears as Mr. Henning, a rather unlikeable and naive gentleman.
PHILIP HOLDEN - DIRECTOR
IAN TUCKER-BELL - WRITER/ACTOR
IAN TUCKER-BELL - WRITER/ACTOR
Philip has directed several plays for Orange Works, including Locusts, From Today Everything Changes and Trans Pennine.
He is regular director at the Oast Theatre, Tonbridge, and an accomplished playwright.
ASHLEY MUNSON - MR WEBSTER
IAN TUCKER-BELL - WRITER/ACTOR
ASHLEY MUNSON - MR WEBSTER
Ashley first appeared with Orange Works in our 2019 production Being Frank and has since appeared in Hobn*bs & Fruitcake, and now Ghost Light.
He recently played Paul Maddens in a sell-out production of Nativity!
BIZZ PORTLOCK - MRS SANDS
BIZZ PORTLOCK - MRS SANDS
ASHLEY MUNSON - MR WEBSTER
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.
PIERSE STEVENS - MR SANDS
BIZZ PORTLOCK - MRS SANDS
PIERSE STEVENS - MR SANDS
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.
NICK BLESSLEY - MR PRICE
BIZZ PORTLOCK - MRS SANDS
PIERSE STEVENS - MR SANDS
Nick has been with Orange Works from the very beginning, and first played Edward Price at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024.
Nick is also a seasoned performer at the Oast Theatre, Tonbridge.
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL - CREW
DAVE MACKIN - SOUND DESIGN
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL - CREW
Philip is our stage manager, and Technical Director too. He is the practical head that makes our shows possible.
SARA LACEY - crew
DAVE MACKIN - SOUND DESIGN
PHILIP TUCKER-BELL - CREW
Sara joined Orange Works in 2023 as our Front of House Manager for Locusts, and is a key member of our production team, supporting rehearsals and performances.
DAVE MACKIN - SOUND DESIGN
DAVE MACKIN - SOUND DESIGN
DAVE MACKIN - SOUND DESIGN
Dave came onboard Orange Works in 2024 to design the sound for Ghost Light - a vital element of the play's atmosphere and storytelling.