Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd presents

The Signalman

by Charles Dickens

Tue 27 - Sat 31 Jan, 2026 Archive
Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line.

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens’ nerve-tingling ghostly masterpiece The Signalman.

Can a well meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?

Featuring a stunning set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark autumn or winter’s evening…

Chris Walker is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob Hollins in Doctors, as well as regular roles in Merseybeat, Playing the Field, The Bill and Coronation Street.

John Burton is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow in the hugely successful worldwide series Father Brown, along with regular character of Alan Gordon in Brookside.

Venue

Main House

Overview

Time: 7:30pm & 2:30pm
Performance duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes

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The Signalman Trailer

Cast

John Burton
Chris Walker
Bruce Chattan
James Morley
Adam Mort