Blithe Spirit

First aired in the West End over 80 years ago, Sandyford Little Theatre are proud to present,  Noël Coward’s most famous play, ‘Blithe Spirit’– a comedy written in dark times during 1941, just after the Blitz destroyed his London office.

It tells the story of novelist, Charles Condomine, who wishes to learn about the occult for a book he’s writing. He invites a psychic to perform a séance at his home, only for her to summon the ghost of his manipulative and mischievous first wife, who returns to earth to haunt him and his current marriage. Only Charles (and the audience) can see Elvira which causes much grief at home and much fun in the auditorium!

Running Time:   2hours 15minutes including an interval.  Suitable for age 11+

REVIEWS

“Coward’s comedies are always bankable…  Blithe Spirit is as good a cure for grimness as it ever was.” – The Guardian

“Coward’s ebullient and ceaselessly witty dialogue is solid comedy.” – Portland Monthly

“Noel Coward’s storyline is timeless and undeniably comic.” – Official Theatre

“Noel Coward‘s spirited drawing room comedy Blithe Spirit is as ticklish and ephemeral as champagne bubbles.” – Hollywood Reporter

“Blithe Spirit is an utter delight, summoning not just the titular spirit of Elvira, but that of Noël Coward himself… creating an extremely enjoyable theatrical experience if you like sharp, clever, dark comedy.” – Arts Hub

“Wit that is as dry as the martinis he likes to reference in his scripts.” – Theatre Review

“A light comedy about death.” – Noël Coward