Tales from Haunted Liverpool

Synopsis

Stories from Tom Slemen’s famous ‘Haunted Liverpool’ books will come to life in an atmospheric re-telling of the chilling tales, in the second of a series of dramatic readings and brilliant live performances to be based on volumes 3-4. Tales from Haunted Liverpool will yet again be performed by some of Liverpool’s best-loved actors who will take you on a journey into Liverpool's dark supernatural world bringing the characters of past and present to life.

Our Review:

21 June 2010

*The following was reviewed at St George's Hall concert room in Liverpool and not the Echo Arena as stated

Heartstopping, goose-bumps, ungodly sounds – no, not the England game (or was it…) but the return of the popular show based on Tom Slemen’s books. And even better than the last one, barely a dud amongst the stories of ghostly goings on. Some of them genuinely are haunting so you may find yourself dwelling on the creepier aspects when trying to get to sleep; don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Not all doom and gloom, the performance was cleverly heightened by some comic touches. Once again, well chosen lighting and excellent music and song played up the atmosphere, even if the sound effects veered between very, very good and badly interfering with dialogue. On occasion, the cast’s voices could be overloud and a bit melodramatic with the odd line fluffed, but otherwise, sterling and versatile work as usual from Stephen Fletcher, [Brian Do...

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Latest User Review

Keith Robertshaw - 23 June 2010:

I saw the first night. I think everyone enjoyed watching the talent of the artistes and the production team far more than staying at home to watch the England match. Congratulations on such a fine production. It only gets better. More sound effects this time and well chosen readings. Can't wait until October 15th,16th and 17th at the same great venue ( St. George's Hall.) ...

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