To the main content To the footer

The Signalman

By Charles Dickens
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd Presents
Mon 25 Jan 2027 - Sat 30 Jan 2027

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens' nerve-tingling ghostly masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well meaning traveler, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?

Featuring a stunning set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark autumn or winter's evening...

Chris Walker is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob Hollins in Doctors, as well as regular roles in Merseybeat, Playing the Field, The Bill and Coronation Street.

John Burton is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow in the hugely successful worldwide series Father Brown.


Reviews

'A superb evening of quality drama.' - Express & Star

'The theatre was packed...everyone was engrossed. 5 Stars.' - Southend Theatre Scene

'Hauntingly brilliant! 5 Stars.' - Ovation Radio

Accessible Performances

BSL Interpreted by Emma Jane Mansfield | Wed 27th January 8pm
Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Thu 28th January 8pm 
Touch Tour | Thu 28th January 6.30pm 

Part of
Skip
Zoom in Zoom in Zoom in Zoom in Zoom in

Credits

Directed and designed by: Michael Lunney
Adapted for the stage by: Francis Evelyn
Starring: Chris Walker and John Burton, with James Morley, Bruce Chattan and Adam Mort

Summer at Lowry!

Summer at Lowry! >

Discover the artists >

Plan Your Visit >

Access >

Put me on the waiting list

Wish list

Added:

To wishlist