Last spring, we were asked by if we could do something on Halloween at Thirsk Hall, 2023. With its own sculpture park, it’s a stunning venue and the house has its own ghost history — the perfect setting. And so The Room Upstairs was born. The title was the easy bit, coming up with a story less so. I faffed about over the summer getting nowhere until Cal put me out of my misery with a deadline. She then threw in the idea of singing which added a wonderful dimension to the piece. With these elements in place, it all came together surprisingly quickly and was a joy to write.
Clap Trap Theatre 
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