A Ghost of a Chance
2nd - 19th April 2025
By Nick Hennegan
Take Note Theatre Ltd for the Tabard and Maverick Theatre Company presents
A domestic ghost story by Nick Hennegan
Bob is at breaking point. Once a proud man, he’s now in despair after losing his job—a secret he keeps from his wife and child. Every day, he pretends to go to work, hides overdue bills, and watches his world crumble. With his house on the brink of repossession, Bob has hit rock bottom.
Then, one fateful night, an unexpected lifeline appears: the winning lottery numbers. But in this cruel twist of fate, salvation comes at a price—one so dark and unthinkable that Bob must decide just how far he’s willing to go to save his family.
The play was first performed 27 years ago at a pub theatre in Birmingham and then headed on to the Edinburgh Fringe winning the National Theatre’s Guinness Award. From local writer, Nick Hennegan, this intriguing ghost story persuasively invites us to think about the frailty of life and the moral dilemmas inherent in being human.
Revived for the first time since its initial run, it now plays a limited three week run this April.
‘An absorbing, entertaining play, full of originality’ The Stage
TICKET PRICING:
Preview 2nd April – £18 all tickets
Performances 3rd to 12th April – £23.50/£19.50 concessions
Performances 16th to 19th April – £25.50/£21.50 concessions
AGE GUIDANCE: 14+
SEATING: Please note row H, the back row, is high bench seating. The auditorium has steps up the centre aisle, so book at the front for anyone who may have difficulty with steps or heights.
RUNNING TIME: tbc
LATECOMERS: Latecomers will be not be admitted until the interval.
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