Hamlet's already haunted—now the theatre is too.
An actor prepares for the opening night of Hamlet, watched on by a ghost in the wings.
Acting
Monaghan's raw, lived-in desperation as Tom.
Cinematography
Ghostly shadows in cramped backstage spaces.
Writing
Economy of dialogue that trusts silence.
Director
Aaron Monaghan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Monaghan also stars, drawing from his own Irish theatre background—this is personal.
The 'ghost light' tradition—keeping one bulb on for spirits—makes the title a triple meaning.
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