THE EVACUEE -A WW2 Ghost Story

Set in the autumn of 1940, THE EVACUEE is a classic ghost story of a girl who is evacuated out of London and sent to live with a complete stranger.

It is late evening and Janet Young, who has not spoken a word since witnessing the death of her brother during the Blitz, has arrived at widower George Wilson’s home, accompanied by her compassionate billeting officer, Brenda.

Upset, lonely and frightened of her surroundings, Janet explores her new bedroom. Spooked by the eerie contents, Janet rushes to bed and waits for morning…

Over the next few days, we see the stresses of war take its toll on all three of our characters, turning each of their worlds upside down. As unexplained events and strange goings on happen within the house, George’s dark and disturbing past is brought to light… 

THE HISTORY

Originally written as a short play, Quint-Essential performed THE EVACUEE in three London fringe theatres in 2011, as part of a collection of short plays entitled Dark Tales. Due to the overwhelming response from both audience and critics alike playwright Ian Breeds set about creating the full length version of this heartbreaking yet dark original piece of theatre.

2011 PRESS QUOTES

“…  it created an undercurrent of tension and increasing curiosity, and the final resolution was worthy of the cult 1980’s TV series, Tales of the Unexpected.”

-Katherine Ives for the Islington Gazette-

“There is a serious undercurrent here of what war and stress can do to people with an ingenious plot… Full marks for the poltergeist–like effects.”

-British Theatre Guide Review by Howard Loxton-

“The whole audience were literally terrified! Techniques such as making the rocking chair rock on its own, were baffling as well as creepy, keeping the audience hooked, as well as question how the hell they pulled it off?!”

-Christine Stanton for Remote Goat-

THE EVACUEE A WW2 Ghost Story by Ian Breeds

at the Chelsea Theatre; 7 World's End Place, Kings Road, London SW10 0DR

from 29 October until 17 November 2013

(No Monday Performances)

Tuesdays- Saturdays 8pm

Sundays 4pm

Wednesday Matinees 2pm 

Tickets £12 (£10 Concessions)

To book tickets visit www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/the-evacuee/

For more information visit www.quint-essentialtheatre.co.uk

Connect with us on Twitter @Q_EProductions and @5essential

Suitable for age 14 years +

Watch the official THE EVACUEE trailer now at www.quint-essentialtheatre.co.uk

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES!!!

2-4-1 ticket promotion- 29^th and 30^th October

Halloween Special: Avoid Trick or Treater’s this Halloween and step back in time with this WW2 ghost story and tickets for £6.66- 31^st October

1940s Evening: Heated rollers, red lipstick, waistcoats and flat caps at the ready! Join us in dressing up in clothing and costumes of the WW2 era, then enjoy a drink with the cast and crew after the show- 9^th November

Remembrance Day: Remembering the hero's of war, £1 from every ticket sold for this performance will be donated to The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal- Sunday 10^th November 

We hope you can make it!!!!