Liza Goddard and Caroline Harker star in chilling thriller The Croft at Liverpool Playhouse this July

Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat experience at the Liverpool Playhouse as The Croft brings a haunting Highland tale to the stage from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July.

The Croft stars stage and screen favourites Liza Goddard (Doctor Who, Noises Off, Bergerac), Caroline Harker (A Touch of Frost, The Railway Children), and Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Casualty), this critically acclaimed thriller weaves together suspense, secrets and supernatural twists.

Set in a remote village in the Scottish Highlands, The Croft follows two women who head to a former crofter’s hut for a peaceful break — only to find themselves cut off from the modern world and drawn into the building’s chilling past. Inspired by true events, this is a ghost story with heart and history, and it’s already gripped audiences across the country.

The play comes from the team at Original Theatre, who previously brought Birdsong to Liverpool, and is directed by artistic director Alastair Whatley, with original direction by Philip Franks (Murder in the Dark).

Alongside the leading cast are Gracie Follows (Birdsong), Russell Layton (ART), Simon Roberts (Witness for the Prosecution), and Judith Rae (The Mousetrap) as understudy.

Liza Goddard said:
“If you like a ghost story, and a really well-written play about relationships, then come along. It’s a thrilling piece of theatre, and there’s nothing quite like watching it unfold live, together in an audience. It’s the oldest form of storytelling, and it still works its magic.”

The Croft combines gripping drama with atmospheric design, featuring sets by Adrian Linford, lighting by Chris Davey, and an original score and sound design by Max Pappenheim.

You can book tickets now here.

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