Why do people write ghost stories Is it to explain away the fear To spread it Or do they write to reveal the ghosts inside them Shirley: A Ghost Story is a dark and intimate one-person play, inspired by the life of Shirley Jackson and the ghost stories of M.R. James. Shirley has felt haunted her entire life. Haunted by the responsibilities of a 50s housewife, haunted by her husband stealing credit for her work, and haunted by a ghost story that's been with her since childhood. But will the writing of a novel, spurred on by the talentless ambition of her academic spouse, finally release the horror that has been manifesting in her for a lifetime Written by Joshua King and performed by Jasmin Gleeson, Shirley: A Ghost Story is brought to you by Offie-nominated Moon Rabbit, a two-person team making one-person shows. If you leave this play feeling anything other than touched and inspired, then you are probably not breathing ★★★★★ Broadway Baby Gleeson's performance elevates from the captivating to the sublime ★★★★★ The Wee Review 'Nothing short of compelling' ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ West End Best Friend