‘When Arthur Marsh inherits his aunt's house, he expects nothing more than a long-desired financial stability.

'But the ancient ebony frame on an otherwise unremarkable picture exerts a strange attraction on the young man, and soon his personality begins to change. Will Arthur live his intended life and marry his sweetheart Ida, or will the mysterious man with the striking eyes awaken a love that transends its life time? An ancient secret comes to light, and with it a chance at salvation, but also of fire and death...

‘A new adaption of "Five Children & It" and "The Railway Children" author Edith Nesbit's classic ghost stories, with a few new twists marking the 100th year since the author's death.’

Adapted by Oliver Giggins, Erstwhile Media's production of 'The Ebony Frame' played to sell out audiences at Edinburgh Horror Festival.

Cast
ZANDER DONALDSON as Arthur Marsh
ANTONY BRANCO as Raoul
COSETTE BOLT as Ida/Jane
BETH ELTRINGHAM as Old Nurse
FINLAY ALLAN as Butler/Mother/Priest (voice)/Satan/Grave Digger

Directed by Beth Eltringham

Audience Reviews
"Got to see this on Saturday and was so impressed with both the performances and the direction alike! The team made excellent use of a limited space with light and sound effects that were simple but spine-chillingly effective. The multi-roleing was cleverly (and hilariously) executed throughout. Within a short span of only 60 minutes the team proved that imagination and passion are the most important tools in achieving an effective experience. Well done to the whole team on a successful run! 👏 A perfect addition to the Horror Festival!"

"A well written, nicely directed, and excellently acted tight 50 minutes of spooky theatre. A simple ghost story that hits hard with a great atmosphere!"

"A terrifyingly tantalising tale of lust and woe adapted from the works of E. Nesbit"

"A very convincing set of characters and an exciting story with a spooky flare"

"Engaging and atmospheric gothic horror at its finest!"

"incredibly and delightfully intense."

"A show worth seeing again and again!"