Show Notes
Episode 10: Haunted Theatres
When the audience has gone home and the stage lights have faded, are Britain’s theatres ever truly empty?
In this episode, Karen and Graeme step behind the curtain to explore some of the ghost stories associated with Britain’s historic theatres. From unexplained footsteps and shadowy figures to mysterious reflections and performers who may never have taken their final bow, they examine the history, tragedy and theatrical folklore behind these reported hauntings.
Why do theatres seem to attract so much paranormal activity? Could centuries of powerful performances and heightened emotion leave an impression upon a building—or do people working in the theatre simply enjoy a good ghost story?
Expect haunted dressing rooms, spectral performers and the usual mixture of serious discussion and occasional distraction.
We take the stories seriously. Ourselves? Less so.
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