Details

Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. Better known as Private Godfrey in BBC's long-running Dad's Army, Ridley conceived the idea for this thriller horror on a deserted platform waiting for a train. The story begins when a young man accidentally strands six passengers at a small Cornish wayside station. Despite the stationmaster's weird stories of a ghost train, they decide to stay the night in the waiting room. Soon they regret this decision as a ghostly apparition terrorises the group. A detective hiding his true identity from the passengers soon discovers the real truth, but is it too late?

Cast/Performers

Stephen Beckett, Victor Spinetti, Geoffrey Davies, Julie Buckfield, Matthew Cottle

Creatives/Company

Author: Arnold Ridley
Producer: Ian Dickens Productions
Director: Ian Dickens
Design: David North

The Ghost Train

The Ghost Train (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0762996107. Details of all The Ghost Train archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S3406

Archive Listings

28 Nov 06 to 2 Dec 06	Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre) Darlington, County Durham Performance Details => Venue archive
30 Oct 06 to 4 Nov 06	Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Surrey Performance Details => Venue archive
16 Oct 06 to 21 Oct 06	Chelmsford Theatre Chelmsford, Essex Performance Details => Venue archive
26 Sep 06 to 30 Sep 06	Gordon Craig Theatre Stevenage, Hertfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

UK Theatre Web: 05Oct06:
Ian Dicken's latest rivival of Arnold Ridley's - Dad's Armys Private Godfrey - classic play manages to mix comedy, drama, suspence and the supernatural all in evening. A cast of TV stars, led by Stephen Beckett playing the irriatable ass Teddie Deakin, all put in a comendable performance. Noteworthy is Oliver Stoney in the role of newlywed Charlie Murdoch, and Julie Buckfield whose screaming at key moments wouldn't be out of place in any horror film. Also mention must be made of Victor Spinetti's stationmaster - crotchty old man determined to get rid of his unwanted passengers. There is plenty to entertain the audience, and keep them on the edge of their seats - as well as jumping out of their skins. Even the jokes about the state of the 1920s railways wouldn't go amiss on todays audience. As Tedie Deakin would say the evening was "Priceless"

User Reviews

USER (05Oct06): Ian Dicken's latest rivival of Arnold Ridley's - Dad's Armys Private Godfrey - classic play manages to mix comedy, drama, suspence and the supernatural all in evening. A cast of TV stars, led by Stephen Beckett playing the irriatable ass Teddie Deakin, all put in a comendable performance. Noteworthy is Oliver Stoney in the role of newlywed Charlie Murdoch, and Julie Buckfield whose screaming at key moments wouldn't be out of place in any horror film. Also mention must be made of Victor Spinetti's stationmaster - crotchty old man determined to get rid of his unwanted passengers. There is plenty to entertain the audience, and keep them on the edge of their seats - as well as jumping out of their skins. Even the jokes about the state of the 1920s railways wouldn't go amiss on todays audience. As Tedie Deakin would say the evening was "Priceless"

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