The Red Room

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Theatre (horror, storytelling)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

The chilling words of HG Wells are brought to life in this one-woman storytelling show. Could you spend the night in the infamous haunted chamber of Lorraine Castle? Armed with a single torch, our sceptical narrator attempts to do just that. Ignoring the warnings of its three eerie custodians, she soon learns for herself why the room has such a dark reputation... and the grim fates which befell previous occupants. Gripping and often darkly funny, this brand new and original piece of theatre is guaranteed to send chills down your spine and stir your imagination.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: First floor via lift along narrow corridor and then 3 steps down into the space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Susan Hughes 19 days ago

A beautifully written, well acted play with superb lighting and sound effects all of which invokes a feeling of suspense. The use of a single scarf to portray the different characters is genius along with the well accomplished different accents Ellie easily slips into so there is no confusion as to which character is speaking. Thoroughly absorbing with a satisfying conclusion. Not to be missed.

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Deborah 23 days ago

Effective story, beautifully acted and engaging. Not overly long, so kept the momentum and interest going. Would highly recommend.

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NICOLE GREEVY 23 days ago

Absolutely wonderful! Ellie Ball is a delight in this excellent adaptation of a classic H.G. Wells' story. I loved her shifts from character to character, using just a scarf and her brilliantly specific choices about each role. The direction makes great use of the tiny space, and the creeping terror of the story unfolds at a perfect pace. One-person performances of classic prose stories can sometimes be a slog, but not this one; I was riveted from start to finish. In fact, I left the theater eager to read the original story. H.G. Wells would be proud.

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Amber 24 days ago

Wonderfully engaging storytelling. The atmosphere created was perfect (loved the cracking fire) and we were on the edge of our seats. Very enjoyable.

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Sophie 24 days ago

An unsettling tale delivered by an engaging storyteller who conjured up an atmosphere of dread.

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Richard Mellish 25 days ago

Excellent. Recommended.

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The Scotsman (4/5 stars) 19 days ago

This stage adaptation by Midlands-based Mint Theatre Society does an excellent job of bringing Wells’s characters to life, and evoking exactly the right air of tension.

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North West End UK (4/5 stars) 22 days ago

Ball is an energetic and likable performer

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The Pinnacle Gazette 23 days ago

The production masterfully captures the eerie essence of the original tale, enhanced by the captivating performance of Ellie Ball, who takes on multiple roles with skillful precision.

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Reviews Hub (4.5/5 stars) 24 days ago

A show that demonstrates the power of storytelling and reminds us that you don’t need a large budget or a large space to create a compelling story.

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The Scotsman (4/5 stars) 24 days ago

As well as giving his readers a good scare, Wells also wanted to illustrate that often, the only thing to fear is fear itself. That message comes across here, but not before we’ve become so swept up in the drama, we’ll believe just about anything.

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