Charles Condomine is preparing to write his next bestseller. To assist him with the creation of a 'professional charlatan' character he invites a local medium, Madam Arcati, to conduct a sance. Things do not go as planned, resulting in the materialisation of Charles' late first wife, the mischievous Elvira, much to the chagrin of his eminently sensible second wife, Ruth! 'Blithe Spirit' is Coward at his very best - witty, fast, charming and full of a spirit of fun!