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A lot of theatres claim to be haunted, and we are no different. Perhaps so many theatres are haunted because people were so happy in life here and want to stick around?
We have several resident spooks.
Our most active ghost is 'Abigail'. She sits in the circle, third row from the back, stage right. Actors often see a shadowy figure there, particularly in later rehearsals closer to the performance. If she enjoys the show, she will sit for the duration of the rehearsals but if she dislikes the show, she will play with the lighting in the tech box so the stage lights and sound glitch. The swish of her skirt is sometimes seen and heard there. We often have ghost hunters in this time of year and they have caught orbs and cold spots with their equipment.
We have a poltergeist back stage who moves props around if he's feeling mischievous.
There is a dark energy up in the top of the building in the wardrobe. Many members refuse to go into the wardrobe alone and we tend to go in pairs.
We also have a ghost cat! The cat has been felt rubbing against the legs of patrons as they enter the short corridor to the auditorium, past the door into the bar.
I have had some ghostly experiences myself. When locking up one night, I heard clinking of glasses and conversations in the foyer, as if there was a party in there, but when I've entered, there is no one there. I have also had a bin lid fly across the dressing room floor when I'm completely alone.
Have you ever had strange experiences?
We'd love to hear your spooky tales...
#ghoststories #theatreroyalworkington
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A lot of theatres claim to be haunted, and we are no different. Perhaps so many theatres are haunted because people were so happy in life here and want to stick around?
We have several resident spooks. 
Our most active ghost is Abigail. She sits in the circle, third row from the back, stage right. Actors often see a shadowy figure there, particularly in later rehearsals closer to the performance. If she enjoys the show, she will sit for the duration of the rehearsals but if she dislikes the show, she will play with the lighting in the tech box so the stage lights and sound glitch. The swish of her skirt is sometimes seen and heard there.  We often have ghost hunters in this time of year and they have caught orbs and cold spots with their equipment.
We have a poltergeist back stage who moves props around if hes feeling mischievous. 
There is a dark energy up in the top of the building in the wardrobe. Many members refuse to go into the wardrobe alone and we tend to go in pairs.
We also have a ghost cat! The cat has been felt rubbing against the legs of patrons as they enter the short corridor to the auditorium, past the door into the bar. 
I have had some ghostly experiences myself. When locking up one night, I heard clinking of glasses and conversations in the foyer, as if there was a party in there, but when Ive entered, there is no one there. I have also had a bin lid fly across the dressing room floor when Im completely alone.
Have you ever had strange experiences?
Wed love to hear your spooky tales...
#ghoststories #theatreroyalworkingtonImage attachmentImage attachment

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Abigail will also flicker the lights in the tech box if the show is getting boring

Fabulous - we also love the tradition that theatres leave a ghost light on when they finish for the night and are closed and empty to appease the ghosts

Do you ever have investigations?

I've a ghost in my house I call him micheal. Had all kinds of things happened. Only my neighbour my husband myself have experience the presence.

Lisa Atkinson

Interesting

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6 days ago
Theatre Royal Workington

Life is a fairytale 🏰 What could possibly go wrong? Rumple & Punzie, brought to you by our very own youth theatre @tr_risingstars , starts this Saturday!!

www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk (link in bio)
Tickets just Β£10 each!!

Fairytales as you've never seen them before!! Combining the fairytales of Puss-in-Boots πŸˆβ€β¬›οΈ, Rumplestiltskin πŸ’°, Rapunzel πŸ’‡πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ, Ugly DucklingπŸ¦†, Magic Tinderbox and more...! Well worth a watch.

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Life is a fairytale 🏰 What could possibly go wrong? Rumple & Punzie, brought to you by our very own youth theatre @tr_risingstars , starts this Saturday!! 

www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk (link in bio)
Tickets just Β£10 each!! 

Fairytales as youve never seen them before!! Combining the fairytales of Puss-in-Boots πŸˆβ€β¬›οΈ, Rumplestiltskin πŸ’°, Rapunzel πŸ’‡πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ, Ugly DucklingπŸ¦†, Magic Tinderbox and more...! Well worth a watch.

#risingstars #theatreroyalrisingstars #youththeatre #workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #whatsoncumbria #workington
7 days ago
Theatre Royal Workington

It's half term!!! Put your swords up, put β€˜em up! Everyone coming to Theatre Royal Rising Stars Youth Theatre Hallowe'en Play in a Day tomorrow!! βš”οΈ

Guaranteed fun, and a bit of performance thrown in! Open to ages 8-18!! πŸ‰

Email theatreroyal.risingstars@nulloutlook.com to reserve a space, or message 07826519000. ✨

#risingstars #theatreroyalrisingstars #youththeatre #workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #octoberhalfterm #whatsoncumbria #workington
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Its half term!!! Put your swords up, put β€˜em up! Everyone coming to @tr_risingstars Halloween Play in a Day tomorrow!! βš”οΈ 

Guaranteed fun, and a bit of performance thrown in! Open to ages 8-18!! πŸ‰ 

Email theatreroyal.risingstars@outlook.com to reserve a space, or message 07826519000. ✨

#risingstars #theatreroyalrisingstars #youththeatre #workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #octoberhalfterm #whatsoncumbria #workington
1 week ago
Theatre Royal Workington

RETURNING TO THE THEATRE ROYAL FOR A SECOND TIME THIS YEAR BY POPULAR REQUEST Evening of Mediumship with Debra Chalmers
Come along to heartfelt evening of messages from the spirit world with @debrachalmersofficial

Date: Thursday 14th November 2024
Doors open: 7:00 pm
Performance starts: 7:30 pm
Running time: 1 1/2 hours
Tickets: Β£12
www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk/2024-november-evening-of-mediumship-with-debra-chalmers/ (link in bio)

Debra Chalmers has worked as a medium for many years now and is passionate about bringing forward the communication of loved ones in the spirit world. She knows that there is no death! and when we realise this and are released from our fear we can be joyous in life knowing our loved ones walk with us.
Debra’s background was in the NHS where she worked as a qualified nurse and latterly in senior management and leadership. She has trained extensively at the world renowned and prestigious Arthur Findlay College.
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RETURNING TO THE THEATRE ROYAL FOR A SECOND TIME THIS YEAR BY POPULAR REQUEST Evening of Mediumship with Debra Chalmers 
Come along to heartfelt evening of messages from the spirit world with @debrachalmersofficial

Date: Thursday 14th November 2024
Doors open: 7:00 pm
Performance starts: 7:30 pm
Running time: 1 1/2 hours
Tickets: Β£12
https://www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk/2024-november-evening-of-mediumship-with-debra-chalmers/ (link in bio)

Debra Chalmers has worked as a medium for many years now and is passionate about bringing forward the communication of loved ones in the spirit world. She knows that there is no death! and when we realise this and are released from our fear we can be joyous in life knowing our loved ones walk with us.
 Debra’s background was in the NHS where she worked as a qualified nurse and latterly in senior management and leadership. She has trained extensively at the world renowned and prestigious Arthur Findlay College.
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Theatre Royal Workington

Fall in love with theatre this autumn πŸ‚ lots still to see and do at the Theatre Royal 🍁 For full event details and tickets visit www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk (link in bio)

Still to come...
β˜•οΈ Playgoers' Coffee Morning//26th October
🍎 Hallowe'en Play in a Day//30th October
🏰 @tr_risingstars Rumple & Punzie//2nd & 3rd November

#workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #theatreroyalrisingstars #risingstars #octoberhalfterm #whatsoncumbria #workington #independenttheatre
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Fall in love with theatre this autumn πŸ‚ lots still to see and do at the Theatre Royal 🍁 For full event details and tickets visit www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk (link in bio)

Still to come...
β˜•οΈ Playgoers Coffee Morning//26th October 
🍎 Halloween Play in a Day//30th October 
🏰 @tr_risingstars Rumple & Punzie//2nd & 3rd November 

#workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #theatreroyalrisingstars #risingstars #octoberhalfterm #whatsoncumbria #workington #independenttheatreImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Only a coffee morning for adults? That’s how it appears. Where’s the serious drama these days ? It used to be The Playgoers’ strength.

2 weeks ago
Theatre Royal Workington

Join us this Saturday for a scarily good cup of coffee! Everyone welcome!
#coffeemorning #coffeeandcake #workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #Workington
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Join us this Saturday for a scarily good cup of coffee! Everyone welcome!
#coffeemorning #coffeeandcake #workingtonplaygoers #theatreroyalworkington #workington

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I apologise that none of my bakes look like these spooky cake pops πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ There will be the following on offer though: πŸ‘» Scones πŸ‘» Gingerbread Cheesecake πŸ‘» Apple Crumble Cookie Bars πŸ‘» Pear and Pecan Traybake This is, of course, pending any disasters in the baking process 🀣🀣🀣

They will delicious Nicola as usual!!!

2 weeks ago
Theatre Royal Workington

Are you ready to party? πŸŽƒπŸ₯³ The McDougalls Halloween Party starts at 4pm!!! Tickets available at www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk (link in bio) or on the door

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Are you ready to party? πŸŽƒπŸ₯³ @themcdougalls Halloween Party starts at 4pm!!! Tickets available at www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk (link in bio) or on the door 

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Theatre Royal Workington

The McDougalls are back this Wednesday at the Theatre Royal! πŸŽƒ Come dressed up for a Halloween party to remember! It's going to be fang-tastic fun! πŸ§›πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Max has been carving the pumpkins and putting up the decorations while Auntie Aggie has been practicing her best Trick or Treat jokes! 🍬 They’ve sent out party invitations, but which frightfully funny characters are going to turn up?

Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy Wincy Spider, and Heads Shoulders Knees and Toes, this is a wickedly entertaining day out for the whole family this October.’

The McDougalls: Halloween Party is filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter! 😹 (Don’t worry, there’s nothing too scary – just enough to keep your little monsters entertained!

Introduce your little ones to the wonder of live theatre with THE MCDOUGALLS!

#familyfriendly #familytheatre #kidsshow #kidstheatre #childrenstheatre #theatreroyalworkington #whatsoncumbria #whatsonworkington #Workington
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The McDougalls are back this Wednesday at the Theatre Royal! πŸŽƒ Come dressed up for a Halloween party to remember! Its going to be fang-tastic fun! πŸ§›πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Max has been carving the pumpkins and putting up the decorations while Auntie Aggie has been practicing her best Trick or Treat jokes! 🍬 They’ve sent out party invitations, but which frightfully funny characters are going to turn up?

Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy Wincy Spider, and Heads Shoulders Knees and Toes, this is a wickedly entertaining day out for the whole family this October.’

The McDougalls: Halloween Party is filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter! 😹 (Don’t worry, there’s nothing too scary – just enough to keep your little monsters entertained!

Introduce your little ones to the wonder of live theatre with THE MCDOUGALLS!

#familyfriendly #familytheatre #kidsshow #kidstheatre #childrenstheatre #theatreroyalworkington #whatsoncumbria #whatsonworkington #Workington
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Theatre Royal Workington

Spook-tacular Fun for Kids!!!!!
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www.theatre-royal-workington.co.uk/2024-october-the-mcdougalls-halloween-party/
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Spook-tacular Fun for Kids!!!!!
The McDougalls: Halloween Party                                           πŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈ 
2 DAYS TO GO UNTIL MAX AND AUNT AGGIE ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE ROYAL!
COME WEARING YOUR FAVOURITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME FOR SOME FIENDISH, FANG-TASTIC FUN! πŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸŽƒπŸ˜ˆπŸ§™β€β™€οΈ
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