The Enfield Poltergeist
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The case of the Enfield Poltergeist captured the imagination of the world when the story broke on the cover of the Daily Mirror in 1977, and the story continues to fascinate, intrigue, and spark passionate debate! Following successful tours of the UK throughout 2023 and 2024, Act284 are delighted to return to their home town of Sheffield and to perform The Enfield Poltergeist at the historic Lantern Theatre.
After the tragic death of his daughter, Maurice Grosse joins the Society for Psychical Research in London. But while investigating the Enfield Poltergeist in 1977, he is haunted by coincidences surrounding paranormal activity that appears to be centred around one particular girl.
Based on the true events of the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case, this is a journey of redemption, and the chance to lay old ghosts to rest.
Kiera Rhodes and Paul Voodini portray troubled characters, thrown together within the walls of a supposedly haunted council house in Enfield, who must not only solve the mystery of the poltergeist, but also find peace with their own tragic pasts.
Read more about this show in a recent Guardian article here: www.tinyurl.com/EPGuardian [http://www.tinyurl.com/EPGuardian]
Age guidance: This performance is recommended for ages 15+
Content warning: This performance contains strong language; themes surrounding death and the loss of a child; one instance of strobe lighting and several loud noises.
Duration: This performance is 50 minutes long with no interval.
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