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It Walks Around The House At Night

Tue 03 Nov 2026 - Sat 07 Nov 2026

A ghost story by Tim Foley · Directed by Neil Bettles

Following a sell-out UK tour and London run, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner).

When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects nothing more than a few cheap scares. But as night after night unfolds, the role begins to blur with reality — and something far more sinister starts to emerge.

Part ghost story, part psychological thriller, It Walks Around The House At Night draws audiences into a world of creeping dread, unexpected twists and dark humour. A haunted house story for a new era, brought to life through inventive staging, immersive sound and bold visual effects.

ThickSkin, one of the UK’s most exciting touring companies, joins forces with Tim Foley (award-winning writer of Doctor Who audio dramas; Electric Rosary, Royal Exchange Theatre) to create this thrilling production. Directed by Neil Bettles (ThickSkin’s How Not To Drown, Disney’s Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Frantic Assembly’s The Unreturning), with sound design by Pete Malkin (Othello, National Theatre; The Encounter, Complicité – Tony Award winner) and lighting and video design by Joshua Pharo (Measure for Measure, RSC; Kenrex, The Other Palace).

Unsettling, darkly comic and full of surprises, the stage is set… for terror

Additional Information

  • Age Recommendation: 14+
  • Content Warnings: Loud and sudden noises, haze, strobe, flashing lights, occasional strong language, horror imagery and jump scares. 
  • Runtime: 90 minutes (no interval)
  • Post Show Discussion | Thu 5th Nov 2026 chaired by Emma Howard

 

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Captioned by Stage Text | Wed 4 Nov at 2:30pm

 

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Credits

A ThickSkin production

Supported by Queens Theatre Hornchurch 
 
Cast

Joe - George Naylor 
Dancer - Oliver Baines 
 
Featuring the voice of Paul Hilton.  
 
Creatives

Playwright - Tim Foley 
Director - Neil Bettles  
Sound Designer - Pete Malkin 
Lighting & Video Designer - Joshua Pharo 
Designers - Neil Bettles & Tom Robbins  

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Supported by Arts Council England. 

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