Based on the phenomenal Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90s, Ghost is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Read more …
Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer.
Adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin from his own Oscar-winning screenplay for the film, the amazing special effects and dazzling staging are by the multi award-winning Paul Kieve (Inner Magic Circle member) and Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus.
With a score by rock legends and Grammy award winners, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson and Alanis Morrisette) and featuring the unforgettable Unchained Melody, Ghost is a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy with dazzling state-of-the-art staging.
Overall, Ghost makes for an enjoyable night out, with intriguing staging, value-packed production numbers and fine performances. It’s not a show to come back from the dead for, but it’s definitely worth a trip.
The show for all its excellence in acting, lighting, special effects and cinematic backdrops seem to lack an important ingredient: the music itself. While not agreeing with a woman behind me who thought it was ‘awful’ there was no way I would have parted with hard cash for a cast recording of ‘Ghost’.
The story is hopelessly romantic, the heaven-and-hell imagery pure hokum; but everyone involved in the Ghost design team – from designer Rob Howell on down – should take a bow for one of the most visually exciting shows ever seen at the Playhouse; a kind of surreal film with live actors, and beautiful with it.
An absolutely wonderful, emotional and awe-inspiring show – you really REALLY must see it, but please take plenty of tissues!
Paul Kieve talks about special effects and magic of Ghost
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Tuesday May 14, 2013, until Saturday June 1, 2013. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday October 1, 2013, until Saturday October 19, 2013. More info: www.theambassadors.com/kings/
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