Ghosts Tickets

Tickets for Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith

Get ready for a powerful new adaptation of Ibsen’s Ghosts, coming to the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2025. Playwright Gary Owen (Iphigenia in Splott) and Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan (Killology, Romeo and Julie) reunite to bring this contemporary reimagining of the classic play to life. Set in the present day, Ghosts delves deep into family secrets, legacy, and the personal struggles of those left behind.

About Ghosts

“When you spend your life in thrall to a monster, you find yourself trying to make monstrous things somehow bearable.”

Helena has worked tirelessly to preserve her late husband’s legacy since his death. A high-flying figure in their community, his name is soon to grace a new children’s hospital that Helena has fought to establish. But as their son Oz returns home for the hospital's grand unveiling, he brings with him ambitions that could unravel the family’s most closely guarded secrets.

In this gripping contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, Gary Owen explores the haunting consequences of family, ambition, and hidden truths. This modern retelling invites audiences into a world where past sins collide with present aspirations, and where the desire to uphold a reputation can be as dangerous as it is necessary.

The Ghosts Cast and Creative Team

Directed by Rachel O’Riordan, known for her bold and visceral direction in critically acclaimed productions such as Killology and Romeo and Julie, Ghosts promises to deliver the intense and emotionally charged performances for which her productions are known. O’Riordan and Gary Owen previously collaborated on Iphigenia in Splott, which received rave reviews for its raw, powerful storytelling, and this new collaboration is expected to bring the same dramatic depth to Ibsen’s reimagined classic.

While the cast has yet to be confirmed, anticipation is high for the production, given the strength of the creative team. Owen’s talent for drawing out emotional nuance in complex characters is likely to create a production filled with tension and heartbreak, making Ghosts a must-see for theatre lovers.

The History of Ghosts on Stage

Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts first shocked audiences in the 19th century with its unflinching look at societal norms, inheritance, and moral hypocrisy. Since then, it has become a classic, adapted and reinterpreted for modern audiences around the world.

Gary Owen’s new version of Ghosts continues this tradition, bringing a fresh contemporary lens to Ibsen’s timeless themes. With its focus on family dynamics, ambition, and deeply buried secrets, this adaptation offers a new way to engage with Ibsen’s enduring questions about legacy and personal responsibility. Owen’s collaboration with Rachel O’Riordan guarantees a powerful and provocative reimagining of the play, one that stays true to its roots while pushing the story into the modern day.

Book Ghosts Tickets at the Lyric Hammersmith

Don’t miss Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith—an intense and gripping contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece by Gary Owen. Reuniting the acclaimed team behind Iphigenia in Splott and Killology, this production is set to captivate audiences when it opens in April 2025. Secure your seats early and prepare for a theatrical experience that will haunt you long after the curtain falls.