The Ghost of a Smile
The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, TF13 6NB
Saturday 12th December 2026 7:30PM
Adapted and directed by Gavin Robertson. Performed by Nicholas Collett.
Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. Tales with a tingle, but also a giggle! Two yarns to chill and charm! Stories with a shiver and a smile!
“The Chair” from “The Pickwick Papers” tells the story of Tom Smart, who, sheltering from a storm for the night, gets more than he bargained for…from a wizened and debauched piece of furniture!
“The Ghosts of the Mail” After a well-lubricated supper in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Jack Martin climbs into a compound containing the derelict skeletons of old coaches and falls asleep, whereupon he wakes as a passenger on an eighteenth -century mail coach, with three creepy companions.
Like “The Woman in Black” but funnier, and with fewer people!
What the press say:
“Outstanding” Get Your Coats On – Edinburgh
“Excellent show..an enchanting, chilling yet charming tale” Fringe Review
“Highly enjoyable” EdFest Reviews
“Robertson and Collett are exceptional!” Kansas City Star
Running times:
Act 1 40 mins
Interval
Act 2 40 mins
Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. Tales with a tingle, but also a giggle! Two yarns to chill and charm! Stories with a shiver and a smile!
“The Chair” from “The Pickwick Papers” tells the story of Tom Smart, who, sheltering from a storm for the night, gets more than he bargained for…from a wizened and debauched piece of furniture!
“The Ghosts of the Mail” After a well-lubricated supper in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Jack Martin climbs into a compound containing the derelict skeletons of old coaches and falls asleep, whereupon he wakes as a passenger on an eighteenth -century mail coach, with three creepy companions.
Like “The Woman in Black” but funnier, and with fewer people!
What the press say:
“Outstanding” Get Your Coats On – Edinburgh
“Excellent show..an enchanting, chilling yet charming tale” Fringe Review
“Highly enjoyable” EdFest Reviews
“Robertson and Collett are exceptional!” Kansas City Star
Running times:
Act 1 40 mins
Interval
Act 2 40 mins
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:30PM
Starts at 7:30PM
