An Evening of Ghost Stories. A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
In this one-man performance in St Bartholomew's Church, Toby Burchell performs two chilling tales by the finest writers of the ghost story genre.
- Booking essential
Originally narrated as entertainments for friends, enjoy these perfect traditional ghost stories.
“…this horror was bounding like a tiger at his heels, with blazing eyes and one stringy arm out thrown.”
ACT 1: In Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story, ‘The Signalman’, we follow a railway signalman who keeps watch over a damp, and gloomy railway cutting.
ACT 2: In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘Lot No. 249’, we follow Abercrombie Smith, a student who investigates a series of supernatural occurrences linked to his suspicious neighbour.
This is a candlelit performance taking place in St Bartholomew’s Church and will begin at 7pm on Saturday 17th October 2026.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Includes booking fee | £16.26 |
| Child Under 16 - Includes booking fee | £10.84 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
There is one step into the church. The performance will take place in the evening. It will be dark outside when the performance has finished, so a torch is advised too.
- Meeting point
Park in the Visitor Car Park and make your way to St Bartholomew’s Church.
- Suitability for children
Recommended for children aged 4+
- What to bring and wear
The performance takes place inside a church. There is no heating, so warm clothes and a cushion is advised.
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