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Chilling Ghost Tale Explores Reality and Class Struggles

2/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tim Foley’s ghost story, performed by the ThickSkin touring company, features Joe, an out-of-work actor hired to haunt Paragon Hall.
Joe embodies the ghost and questions his reality amid gothic and modern horror.
The production, directed by Neil Bettles, uses atmospheric sound and lighting to create spine-tingling moments.
The 90-minute play offers thrilling twists but lacks depth on supernatural pain and class exploitation.

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Story summary

Tim Foley’s ghost story, performed by the ThickSkin touring company, features Joe, an out-of-work actor hired to haunt Paragon Hall.
Joe embodies the ghost and questions his reality amid gothic and modern horror.
The production, directed by Neil Bettles, uses atmospheric sound and lighting to create spine-tingling moments.
The 90-minute play offers thrilling twists but lacks depth on supernatural pain and class exploitation.