Performance

VenueChelmsford Theatre
Other spaces: Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Civic Theatre, Cramphorn Studio
TownChelmsford
CountyEssex
From16th October 2006
To21st October 2006
When19:45. Sat Mat 14:30
PricesFrom £15.00. To £15.00.
What is currently on at Chelmsford Theatre (V32)

The Ghost Train

The Ghost TrainT0762996107
[Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. Better known as Private Godfrey in BBC's long-running Dad's Army, Ridley conceived the idea for this thriller horror on a deserted platform waiting for a train. The story begins when a young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as a ghostly apparition terrorises the group. A detective hiding his true identity from the passengers soon discovers the real truth, but is it too late?
Author Arnold Ridley


Archive :: production:T0762996107, play:S3406, venue:V32
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Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 05Oct06: Ian Dicken's latest rivival of Arnold Ridley's - Dad's Armys Private Godfrey - classic play manages to mix comedy, drama, suspence and the supernatural all in evening. A cast of TV stars, led by Stephen Beckett playing the irriatable ass Teddie Deakin, all put in a comendable performance. Noteworthy is Oliver Stoney in the role of newlywed Charlie Murdoch, and Julie Buckfield whose screaming at key moments wouldn't be out of place in any horror film. Also mention must be made of Victor Spinetti's stationmaster - crotchty old man determined to get rid of his unwanted passengers. There is plenty to entertain the audience, and keep them on the edge of their seats - as well as jumping out of their skins. Even the jokes about the state of the 1920s railways wouldn't go amiss on todays audience. As Tedie Deakin would say the evening was "Priceless"
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User Reviews

USER (05Oct06): Ian Dicken's latest rivival of Arnold Ridley's - Dad's Armys Private Godfrey - classic play manages to mix comedy, drama, suspence and the supernatural all in evening. A cast of TV stars, led by Stephen Beckett playing the irriatable ass Teddie Deakin, all put in a comendable performance. Noteworthy is Oliver Stoney in the role of newlywed Charlie Murdoch, and Julie Buckfield whose screaming at key moments wouldn't be out of place in any horror film. Also mention must be made of Victor Spinetti's stationmaster - crotchty old man determined to get rid of his unwanted passengers. There is plenty to entertain the audience, and keep them on the edge of their seats - as well as jumping out of their skins. Even the jokes about the state of the 1920s railways wouldn't go amiss on todays audience. As Tedie Deakin would say the evening was "Priceless"

Company

Producer Ian Dickens Productions
Director Ian Dickens
Design David North
Performer Stephen Beckett
Performer Victor Spinetti
Performer Geoffrey Davies
Performer Julie Buckfield
Performer Matthew Cottle
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