November 2014 Production

Laughter in the Dark

Written by Victor Lucas and Directed by Christine Woodhead

Synopsis

Twas the night before Christmas and all over the house, spooks were stirring...

Welcome to Creeching Cheyney, a 1950s faded, eerie mansion where ghostly goings-on are a common occurrence. Into this creepy abode come the unsuspecting Budgett family – the domineering Alathea and her husband Herbert with their daughter Belinda and her boyfriend Cyril. They are greeted by the old and rambling butler, Gripe, who is surprised to learn that his master, Mr Desmond Cheyney has died abroad and his vast fortune is to be passed to the family. Everyone is even more surprised to learn that under the terms of the will they are obliged to spend a year living at the mansion – if they dare!

As the snows falls and the night draws in the group are joined by other weary travellers – a fugitive cowgirl, a smooth-talking film producer and his efficient secretary, the family lawyer and even a homicidal Native American. Throw in a few ghostly apparitions and the night is set for chills and thrills, romance and laughs!