Full Cast Announced for Ghosts at Lyric Hammersmith

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has unveiled the complete cast and creative team for its new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, written by Gary Owen. The production, which runs from 10 April to 10 May 2025, is set in present-day England and will be directed by Rachel O’Riordan.

Cast and Characters

The cast for this contemporary adaptation includes:

• Patricia Allison as Reggie

• Callum Scott Howells as Oz

• Victoria Smurfit as Helena

• Rhashan Stone as Anderson

• Deka Walmsley as Jacob

Smurfit expressed her enthusiasm for joining the Lyric and working under O’Riordan’s direction, stating:
"This is a wish I had not been brave enough to wish for, but one I am thrilled has now come true!"

Artwork supplied by Lyric Hammersmith

Howells also praised Owen’s adaptation for its fresh approach to Ibsen’s classic, describing it as:
"An exciting ride in Rachel O’Riordan’s hands."

A Modern Take on Ibsen’s Classic

Owen’s adaptation reframes Ghosts for contemporary audiences, shifting the play’s setting to modern-day England. The narrative follows Helena, a woman dedicated to upholding the legacy of her late husband as she prepares for the grand opening of a children’s hospital named in his honour. However, her son Oz’s return home sparks hidden family tensions, threatening to unravel carefully guarded secrets.

Creative Team

The creative team bringing this adaptation to life includes:

• Set and Costume Design: Merle Hensel

• Lighting Design: Simisola Majekodunmi

• Sound Design: Donato Wharton

• Composer: Simon Slater

• Casting: Anna Cooper CDG

• Assistant Director: Harper K. Hefferon

Performance Details and Ticket Information

Ghosts will run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 10 April to 10 May 2025.

Tickets are available now via the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre website.