James Seabright & North Coast Arts present David Alnwick in 'The Signalman'

Theatre · Bude

James Seabright & North Coast Arts present David Alnwick in 'The Signalman'

Saturday 16 January 2027 · Doors 13:30

The Parkhouse Centre (Ivor Potter Hall), Bude

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James Seabright & North Coast Arts present David Alnwick in 'The Signalman' is on Saturday 16 January 2027 at The Parkhouse Centre (Ivor Potter Hall), Bude, with doors at 13:30. Entry is free, booked through the official seller.

Witness spectacular Victorian magic and illusions inspired by the works of Charles Dickens, followed by a performance of the seminal short story in which a lone traveller befriends a railway signalman who has a terrifying tale to tell. 'The Signalman' comes to Bude, following an extended sell-out London premiere season at Wilton’s Music Hall. James Seabright produced 'Black Is The Colour Of My Voice' which played to packed houses in Bude last year. David Alnwick is a writer, actor, and magician with a passion for using magic to tell ghost stories. For over fifteen years, Alnwick’s acclaimed shows have toured the Edinburgh Fringe and theatres throughout the UK receiving rave reviews. ‘Haunting, hyperactive and hilarious’ ★★★★ Theatre Weekly ‘Simple, effective, splendid’ ★★★★ The Reviews Hub ‘Transports you to another time and keeps the whole family captivated throughout’ South London Press Trailer available here: https://youtu.be/-HteEKuHOpc?si=MomHOq4W1OoyWn2i Bar/food available. Bring cash for the raffle to support a local good cause. Duration: 80 mins (no interval) Age advisory: 12yrs+ (children under 16yrs should be accompanied by an adult) Every...

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