Lyric Hammersmith's GHOST STORIES Opens at Duke Of York's Today, 6/25

Having broken all box office records and following sell-out seasons, the Lyric Hammersmith and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse production of Ghost Stories transfers to the Duke of York's Theatre on 25 June 2010. A truly terrifying theatrical experience from The League of Gentlemen's master of the macabre, Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator and director of Derren Brown's television and stage shows and star of Dead Set and Severance this is one event not to miss this summer.

Sean Holmes, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith says; ‘I'm delighted that Ghost Stories is transferring to the Duke of York's, not only is the transfer a fantastic endorsement for a brilliant production but also an amazing way to end my first season at the Lyric.'

Gemma Bodinetz, Artistic Director of the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse added: "After terrifying and delighting in equal measure we feel sure that Ghost Stories will be a remarkable addition to the West End and are very proud to be associated with it."

Jeremy Dyson has won numerous awards as the co-writer of the hilariously bleak The League of Gentlemen; including a Perrier Award, BAFTA Award for Best Comedy and the Golden Rose of Montreux. The stage show he co-penned, A Local Show for Local People, was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2002.

Andy Nyman is the award-winning co-writer and co-creator of the acclaimed TV productions Derren Brown - Mind Control and Trick of the Mind. He co-wrote and co-directed Derren Brown Live, An Evening of Wonders and Derren's most recent live show - Enigma. Andy also won the Best Entertainment Olivier Award in 2005 for Something Wicked This Way Comes. Andy's acting credits include Channel 4's BAFTA nominated Dead Set and the horror-comedy directed by Christopher Smith Severence.

Sean Holmes joined the Lyric Hammersmith as Artistic Director in January 2009. Credits at the Lyric include Comedians, Three Sisters and the forthcoming A Thousand Stars Explode in the Sky. Other recent credits include Pornography (Tricycle, Traverse and Birmingham Repertory Theatre); Loot (Tricycle); Treasure Island (Haymarket); The English Game (Touring for Headlong); The Man Who Had All The Luck (Donmar Warehouse) and The Entertainer by John Osborne (Old Vic).

 

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