Take your seat as we delve into ghost stories, phantom actors, lingering managers, and theatrical tragedy! Embark on a journey through over 160 years of history at Portsmouth’s Theatre Royal, revealing true tales of spectres and shades, and be captivated by eerie stories that come alive after dark.
Unlike other ghost tours, we bring you the genuine hangman’s humour of history through its myths and legends. Our storytellers will guide you through the theatre's dark and forbidden spaces, dodging shadows at every corner. You'll discover the secrets of this Victorian playhouse, originally opened in 1856 and later remodelled by legendary architect Frank Matcham. Uncover ghostly tales; from the phantom of the original owner, Henry Rutley, who is said to still wander his beloved corridors, to the tragic spirit of a former 1920s manager who never left, and discover the scientific side of paranormal occurrences through decades-old stories.
Join our darkly humorous ghost tour in the heart of a haunted theatre; together we'll explore the silent auditoriums and shadowed staircases, learn a little, laugh a little, but scream a lot!
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Which of the theatre ghosts will you meet?
There is a labyrinth of stairs and corridors running around the theatre
Which seat is said to move of its own accord?
