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Portsmouth Harbour. 1889. When an Egyptian sarcophagus arrived by sea,
a deadly force wass unleashed across the streets of Victorian England.
An American adventurer (Irene Hunter), a touring theatre manager (Bram Stoker), and a local physician (Arthur Conan Doyle) sought to tame the beast. But as they gathered for a great experiment; were they able to contain the spirit that meant to harm them?
Based on real life events of 1889, and Portsmouth Harbour as a place of literary inspiration,
A Summons in the Night was a brand new and immersive gothic thriller,
featuring live music, up-close thrills, and entertainment.
Audience feedback
"Fabulous script, production and performances.
Lucky to have good, interesting, original theatre being produced on our doorstep."
Vega Theatre
"A fabulous show, witty script and wonderful performances. Perfectly paced and finely polished." Alison Habens
"The whole concept and performance was brilliant.
A travelling theatre show taking an original play to the people."
Fizle Sagar
"Brilliant performances. A gift of a play."
Jackie Green
"Do not miss. Best I've seen in ages."
Geraldine Poulter
"Talented through and through. Amazing performance that had us pondering and laughing."
Emma Hobbs
"These are great nights out. Cannot recommend enough!"
Paul Thomas Miller
"Absolutely brilliant!"
Emma Anderton
"A blast! A fine, rip-roaring gothic mystery!"
Sue Birchmore
"Excellent- you'd be mad to miss their next venture!"
Nadine Darnley De Salis
Public Performance Dates
Saturday 21 September 2024, 8pm - The Dockyard Club, Southsea, Portsmouth
Thursday 26 September 2024, 8pm - Alverstoke Parish Centre, Gosport
Friday 27 September 2024, 8pm - St. Michaels & All Angels Church, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth
Thursday 3 October 2024, 8pm - St. Luke's Church, Central Portsmouth
Friday 11 October 2024, 8pm - Park Community Theatre, Havant
Saturday 12 October 2024, 8pm - Christ Church Portsdown, Cosham, Portsmouth
Thursday 17 October 2024, 8pm - St. Faith's Church, Leesland, Gosport
Friday 18 October 2024, 8pm - Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 8pm - Staggeringly Good Brewery, Milton
Thursday 7 November 2024, 8pm - D-Day Memorial Hall, Southwick, Fareham
Friday 8 November 2024, 8pm - The Dockyard Club, Southsea, Portsmouth
Friday 15 November 2024, 8pm - Thorngate Theatre, Gosport
Saturday 16 November 2024, 3pm - Bedhampton Community Centre, Havant
Saturday 16 November 2024, 7.30pm - Bedhampton Community Centre, Havant
Cast and Creatives
Vin Adams
Nancy Beardall
Janet Ayers
Nathalie Gunn
Poppy Lowles
Bonni Millyard
Matthew Parsons
Geraldine Ramsay
James Ramsay
Scott Ramsay
Andrew Worsfold
Francesca Wright
Bram Stoker
Costume
Janey Aster & Music
Ellen Terry & Stage Manager
Irene Hunter & Comms
Production Associate
Samson Pratt, Music & AV
Lighting
Production Associate
Conan Doyle, Writer & Director
Photography
Production Associate
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