Ghostlight, the first piece to be showcased in New Vic Theatre’s newly refurbished auditorium, is a short, evocative light and sound installation, which runs in October this year. Featuring a soundscape of actors animating lines from favourite New Vic shows, alongside a beautiful lighting arrangement that will reveal the theatre’s new look to audiences in a dynamic fashion, Ghostlight is a celebration of the ‘ghosts’ of shows past and an anticipation of shows in the future.
Free to attend, the ten-minute production offers audiences the opportunity to return to performances at their own pace. Running throughout the day between 10:30 am until 3:00 pm audiences are invited to visit the theatre, sign up for a slot to see Ghostlight with one of our Front of House team, and then enjoy the show. The theatre’s café will also be open, offering refreshments should visitors wish to enjoy a hot drink and a treat before or after they’ve seen the experience.
Ghostlight will also be the first chance for audiences to see the results of the theatre’s major auditorium refurbishment project, which took place across the summer.
How much do the tickets cost?
This is a free event.
How do I book tickets to watch Ghostlight?
This is a free event, customers can sign up for a performance slot when they visit the café (no advanced bookings). Tickets for the rest of the New Vic’s autumn Housewarming Season are on sale now. To book, visit newvictheatre.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01782 717962
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
Ghostlight runs until Saturday, 31 October 2020 (excluding Sundays and Mondays) from 10.30am to 3.00pm.
Where is New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG
About The New Vic Theatre
Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Things to note:
The New Vic welcomes all customers and is committed to providing access to the arts for all, which includes:
- Free parking close to the theatre entrance for Blue Badge holders (reserve a space with the box office)
- Limited parking for customers, a small parking fee for £1.50
- Automatic doors and level access into the foyer, ramped access to the auditorium on the ground floor and lift access to the first floor
- Wheelchair spaces on both the ground and first floor
- Disabled toilets on both levels
- An induction loop system (not available for amplified performances and an infrared-assisted hearing system)
- Baby-changing facilities
- Assistance dogs are welcome and water will be provided (if you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, let the box office know when booking)
- Sign language-interpreted, audio-described, captioned, relaxed and schools’ performances are available for The Wind in the Willows
You may want to read this:
Review: The Wind In The Willows at the New Vic Theatre
Review: Astley’s Astounding Adventures at the New Vic Theatre
Review: Brassed Off at New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Photo credit: New Vic Theatre
