The Drama Merchant has returned to his local community theatre circuit on the Gold Coast to direct Tugun Theatre Company's first show of the year: The Haunting.

Read our first review of the season here

In a decrepit ancient mansion, shielded from the fierce winds sweeping the desolate moorland, two men uncover a sinister secret that alters their lives forever. When a young book dealer, David Filde, is hired by a former acquaintance of his uncle to organize a private library, he discovers a collection of rare and ancient books. However, a series of inexplicable occurrences hinders Filde's work, prompting him to embark on a journey to the brink of terror with his sceptical employer to prove the reality of the eerie phenomena.

"The Haunting," penned by Hugh Janes, intricately intertwines five ghost stories by incorporating elements from Dickens' personal life, literary works, and correspondence. These tales include "The Queer Chair" and "A Madman's Manuscript" from "The Pickwick Papers" (1837), "The Haunted House" from the 1859 Christmas issue of "All The Year Round," "The Ghost in the Bride's Chamber" from "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices" (1857), and "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain" published in 1848. For those unfamiliar with Charles Dickens, he is renowned for crafting some of the most beloved novels in the English language. His vibrant characters, vivid descriptions, social reform advocacy, humour, and compelling narratives ensure that his work is consistently adapted across various mediums.

Want to know more about how I put the show together then read blog one here

Tugun Theatre Company are located on the Southern end of the Gold Coast and are operates as a BYO venue, so remember to bring your drinks and snacks. Each table accommodates up to 10 people.

The Haunting by Hugh Janes. Directed by Nathan Schulz. Produced by Tugun Theatre Company Inc

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