A Haunting Start to the New Year at The Questors
Richard Eyre's adaptation of Ibsen's Ghosts kicks off the 2026 programme
Ibsen's play is adapted by Richard Eyre. Picture: The Questors
January 6, 2026
The Studio opens its 2026 season with a gripping new staging of Ghosts, Henrik Ibsen’s searing family drama, revived here in Richard Eyre’s multi-Olivier Award-winning adaptation. Running from 16–24 January, this production promises a taut, unsettling evening in which long-buried secrets refuse to stay hidden.
At the centre of the story is Mrs Alving, a woman who has spent her life preserving the spotless public reputation of her late husband, Captain Alving. But the man celebrated as a pillar of virtue was anything but, and the lies she has lived with for decades begin to unravel when her son Oswald returns home. His arrival sets off a chain of revelations that expose the corrosive power of secrecy, hypocrisy and inherited guilt. As the past tightens its grip, the play asks a devastating question: how many lives can a dead man destroy?
When Ghosts premiered in 1881, its critique of 19th-century morality was considered scandalous. Eyre’s 2014 adaptation, which won three Olivier Awards including Best Revival, sharpens the play’s emotional impact and brings its themes into stark contemporary focus. The result is a lean, 90-minute production with no interval, designed to pull audiences into the Alving family’s world and hold them there.
Performances run nightly at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Sunday 18 January at 2.30pm. There is no performance on Monday 19 January, and a captioned performance will take place on Thursday 22 January. The production is recommended for ages 14+.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Other Productions at The Questors This Season
Loyalties
by John Galsworthy
23 – 31 January | The Playhouse
Book tickets here
Set in 1922, this tense drama examines class prejudice and antisemitism in English high society. When Ferdinand De Levis accuses Captain Dancy of theft, the Establishment must decide whether to side with morality or tradition. Galsworthy’s play remains strikingly relevant, exposing the darker undercurrents beneath genteel society.
Loyalties is from the writer of the Forsythe Saga. Picture: The Questors
The Vertical Hour
by David Hare
13 – 21 February | The Studio
Book tickets here
This intellectual drama pits passion and politics against each other in the Shropshire hills. Former war reporter Nadia, her boyfriend Philip, and his father Oliver engage in a fraught 24 hours of debate and revelation. Hare’s play, written after the Iraq invasion, remains as biting and resonant today as ever.
A couple divided over the impact of war. Picture: The Questors
The Secret Garden
Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett
24 – 28 February | The Playhouse
Book tickets here
Mary Lennox, orphaned and sent to her uncle’s manor, discovers a neglected garden that mirrors her own loneliness. As she brings the garden back to life, she transforms herself and those around her. This beloved story is brought to the stage by Questors Youth Theatre, celebrating the magic of nature and friendship.
Tobermory: A Cat’s Tale
by H.H. Munro, adapted by Rachel Moorhead
13 – 21 March | The Studio
Book tickets here
At a 1930s house party, polite society is thrown into chaos when a guest reveals her startling experiment. If true, it could overturn the natural order forever. Based on Munro’s short story, this witty black comedy explores betrayal, manners, and the curious bond between pets and people.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens
20 – 28 March | The Playhouse
Book tickets here
Christopher, a boy who loves facts and mathematics but struggles with lies and mysteries, sets out to discover who killed his neighbour’s dog. His investigation leads to revelations that upend his world. This award-winning adaptation of Haddon’s novel is a powerful story of resilience and discovery.
Questors offers annual season passes, giving theatre lovers the chance to attend multiple productions at reduced prices. Options include single (£45), joint (£90), and concession (£20 for under 30s and those on benefits). Pass holders enjoy discounts on tickets and special offers for visiting companies.
Find out more about Season Passes
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