A stone house with one lit window sits under a dark, cloudy sky. A large, transparent face of an older woman looms above, while a lone figure stands outside.

Two women stand holding hands in a dimly lit room, while another person looks in through the window from outside.

A man in a brown suit stands facing a woman with long hair in a kitchen, both appearing engaged in a serious conversation.

A stage scene shows a woman crouching in darkness at left and an older man sitting under a spotlight in a dilapidated, partially destroyed room set with visible kitchen and living area.

The Croft

Wed 25 - Sat 28 Jun 2025

Venue: Festival Theatre

In this bold and haunting play the present interweaves with the past as ancient tales surface and the terrifying truth lurking in the Croft is revealed.

The past won’t be silenced.

Based on a true highland story. In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive at a former Crofters Hut in the deserted village of Coillie Ghille. When suddenly the weekend getaway takes an unexpected turn. Cut off from the modern world, Laura and Suzanne find themselves drawn into the dark history of the Croft and the lives that passed before them.

Starring Liza Goddard, one of the UK’s favourite actresses, most recently seen in Noises Off and known for her roles in Doctor Who and Bergerac and Caroline Harker (A Touch of Frost). Directed by award-winning director Philip Franks (Murder in the Dark, Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d) and produced by Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder in the Dark, Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d), The Croft will be setting pulses racing this Spring

"Thrilling… will stay with you long after you have left the theatre!"
WhatsGoodToDo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Will keep you on your toes and ears pricked until the final beat"
Creative Reviews UK
★ ★ ★ ★

"Succeeds in creating tension and then cranking it up"
The Guardian

"A triumph of suspenseful writing"
British Theatre Guide

A man and woman stand facing each other in a dimly lit kitchen, with the man looking tense and the woman turned slightly away.

An older man wearing a clerical collar and knitted sweater stands indoors, appearing emotional with a distressed facial expression.

Two women in period costumes sit on a wooden box in a rustic, dimly lit room; one gestures animatedly while the other looks ahead.

A woman stands speaking at the front of a rundown room while another woman sits in an armchair; the set shows a dilapidated ceiling and worn furnishings under stage lighting.

A woman stands center stage in a dimly lit, damaged room with red clouds projected behind her, wearing a cardigan and long skirt, her hands held in front of her.

Two women in winter clothing clink glasses in a rustic kitchen; shopping bags and a bottle of whiskey are on the table beside them.

Smiling older woman with short, light blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white shirt with dark stripes, photographed against a neutral background.

Liza Goddard

A middle-aged man with short, graying hair and stubble looks to his left with a serious expression, wearing a dark denim jacket against a dark background.

Gray O’Brien

A woman with light gray hair in a loose updo, wearing a dark collared shirt, looks at the camera with a neutral expression against a dark background.

Caroline Harker

A woman with long wavy blonde hair and blue eyes is wearing a black turtleneck top, posing against a plain blue-gray background.

Gracie Follows

Middle-aged man with gray hair and beard, wearing a green crew-neck shirt, looking directly at the camera against a plain background.

Russell Layton

A middle-aged man with short hair, a beard, and mustache, wearing a white shirt and dark jacket, looking directly at the camera.

Simon Roberts

A middle-aged woman with light hair pulled back, wearing a black sleeveless top, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Judith Rae

A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes wearing a red sweater, looking directly at the camera against a blue background.

Rheanna Trueman

Performance details

Running time: 2 hours including interval
Age suitability: 13+

Discounts

Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) – Read more about the Friends discount

Concessions £3 off. (excl. Fri & Sat)

Accessibility information

Audio described performance Sat 28 June, 2.30pm
Touch tours Begins 90 minutes before the Audio Described performance listed above. Sat 28 June, 2.30pm
British Sign Language performance Sat 28 June, 2.30pm
Captioned performance Thu 26 June, 7.30pm