Lesley Sharp, Iain Glen, Harry Treadaway, Jessica Raine and Malcolm Storry unite in Frank McGuinness’s version of Henrik Ibsen’s gripping, classic tale of hope in the face of infidelity and deceit.
Controversy and hidden pasts are suddenly and painfully exposed as wealthy widow Mrs Alving prepares to open a new orphanage in memory of her seemingly beloved husband.
Her treasured son Oswald’s return from Paris and her relationship with old friend Pastor Manders are no longer the source of joy they once were, as secrets are turned into a frightening and desperate reality.
Ghosts was written in 1881 and, like many of Ibsen’s better-known plays, represents a scathing commentary on 19th-century morality.
We are giving seven lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Ghosts at the Duchess Theatre in London’s West End on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
To stand a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: In which country was Ibsen born?
A) Norway B) Holland C) Finland Text your answer to 80360 starting with GHOSTScomp, leave a space, and then your answer, name and address.
Alternatively, send your entry on a postcard with your answer, including your name, address, phone number and email address to: Sarah Roach, Ghosts Competition, Surrey Comet, 819 London Road, North Cheam, Surrey, SM3 9BN. Close: February 25.
Ghosts, Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA.
Terms: Please note that prize tickets cannot be exchanged for alternative performance dates and have no cash value. Tickets are subject to availability. All necessary transportation is the responsibility of the prize winner. Texts cost 25p plus your normal operator text charge. Telephone and text voting lines close February 25, at 12.15pm. Full terms at newsquest.co.uk/terms
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