


Experience a most chilling paranormal tale in Ghost Stories as it returns to the West End for a limited Halloween run. This thrilling play was written by The Jeremy Dyson (League of Gentlemen) and Andy Nyman (co-creator and director of Derren Brown shows), and directed by Sean Holmes. This performance promises a night of fear and anticipation that will have you on the edge of your seat. Book Ghost Stories tickets on London Theatre.
Ghost Stories has been terrifying audiences worldwide since its premiere in February 2010, and it was adapted into a film in 2017. This play expertly combines the storytelling tradition of classic horror with the immersive experience of live theatre, transporting audiences into an atmosphere thickened with dread and the thrill of fear.
Ghost Stories is a play that tells the story of Professor Goodman, a sceptic at heart with a mission to debunk the paranormal. He sets out to investigate three different hauntings experienced by a lonely night-watchman, a troubled teenage boy, and a businessman awaiting his first child. His search leads him to a kind of darkness that can’t be explained. As science and reason crumble in his hands, the supernatural takes over. Ghost Stories will take you on a journey that is sure to leave you rattled.
This incredible performance boasts a formidable cast, including Jonathan Guy Lewis, David Cardy, Preston Nyman, Clive Mantle, Lloyd McDonagh, Simon Bass, and Harry Rundle.
Ghost Stories in London boasts an exceptional creative team, including set and costume designer Jon Bausor, lighting designer James Farncombe, costume supervisor Rebeca Gunstone, and sound designer Nick Manning.
With this ingenious mix of psychological suspense, theatrical thrill, and surprises around every corner, Ghost Stories is a show unlike any other, and it is sure to have you gripping your seat, reminding yourself that it’s only a show after all.
1hr 40 min. No Interval.
Ages 15+
30th September, 2025
8th November, 2025
Location: West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) 1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 139, 188, 243, N1, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N91, N155, N171, N343, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (8mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Turn left on Kingsway and carry on 200 metres until Claire Market, where the theatre is on your left.
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| Day of week | Evening |
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| Monday | - |
| Tuesday | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 PM, 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 PM, 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | - |
Experience a most chilling paranormal tale in Ghost Stories as it returns to the West End for a limited Halloween run. This play was written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, and directed by Sean Holmes. This performance promises a night of fear, great anticipation, and thrilling excitement.
Ghost Stories is playing at Peacock Theatre. The theatre is located at Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT.
The running time of Ghost Stories is 1hr 40 min. No Interval.
Book tickets for Ghost Stories on London Theatre.
The recommended age for Ghost Stories is Ages 15+.
Tickets for Ghost Stories start at £32.
Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman are the playwrights.
Sean Holmes stages the show.
This bone-chilling horror is best suited for those 15 and above.
Ghost Stories is a thrilling international phenomenon that has been captivating audiences since 2010. Sean Holmes directs this new, limited-time series, which boasts an incredible cast and crew. Audiences are sure to leave the theatre feeling delightfully spooked.
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