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About the Show

Philip Ridley's award-winning one-man show about being haunted by the life we never lived.

Sasha was called an art prodigy at the tender age of 15 - celebrities clambered to buy his paintings and his first exhibition was set to make him a star.

Fast forward to the present, and he's living in a run-down flat, with his unemployed boyfriend, and no one’s even heard of him. What happened?

'The Poltergeist' was a New York Times Critic’s Choice in 2021, and explores the themes of art, family and memory.

Critic Reviews (3)

"The final big reveal is not surprising enough to warrant the build-up, but the play’s insights into a dysfunctional family still bite: a witty, linguistically dazzling display of the damage that can be done only by those closest to us."
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"There's no outright conclusion and the ending doesn't quite pack the punch it could following such a whirlwind performance, but 'The Poltergeist' is a real achievement in solo storytelling and world-building - highly recommended for Potter's outstanding performance."
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"This is an excellent evening in the Arcola, driven by a simply superb performer. While a little sharpening might be appreciated, 'The Poltergeist' is still thoroughly excellent."
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Flying Colours Productions