Ventnor Fringe: The Signalman

Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story. When a traveller chances upon a solitary railway signalman he is drawn into a tale of ghostly premonitions, tragic occurrences and human solitude that echoes the contrasting Victorian feelings towards the nascent railway system.

Published in 1866 Dickens likely based the story on the incident of the Clayton Tunnel crash that occurred 5 years prior, at the time it was the worst accident on the British railway system. A train ran into the back of another inside the tunnel, killing 23 and injuring 176 passengers.

Blue Orange Arts skilfully crafts James Nicholas’ faithful adaptation into a claustrophobic re-telling of arguably Dickens’ most chilling tale. Beware the ringing of the signalman’s bell!

Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th July 2021 - 6pm & 8pm
Tickets: £10 Under 25 £8 Culture Pass/Unlimited Pass 2for1
All Ages