

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: David Alnwick: The Signalman
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: An evening of Victorian illusions &amp; ghost stories. 

Occult Illusionist David Alnwick presents Charles Dickens’ ‘The Signalman.’
A lone traveller befriends a railway signalman who has a terrifying tale to tell.
Witness spectacular Victorian magic and illusions inspired by the works Charles Dickens, followed by a performance of the seminal short story.

Praise for previous work:
“Inspired… beautifully creepy” – The Guardian
“Nerve-shredding for the sold-out crowd” – The Scotsman
“Strong storytelling, good pace, and some very well executed magic… a fine slice of fringe theatre that deserves greater exposure” – North East Theatre Guide
“The magic itself is flawless, and the storytelling aspect is equally perfectly performed… It’s a style of performance that he has honed over the past few Edinburgh Fringe Festivals… a triumph” – World Magic Review ★★★★★ 
★★★★★ The Student
★★★★★ ThreeWeeks
★★★★★ The Sphinx
★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★ Fringe Guru

Occult Illusionist David Alnwick is a writer, actor, and magician with a passion for using magic to tell ghost stories. For over fifteen years, Alnwick’s acclaimed shows have toured the Edinburgh Fringe festival and theatres throughout the UK receiving rave reviews.

Watch his TEDx Talk ‘Why Magic Should Frighten You’ here: https://youtu.be/ukEvHXnkTxY?si=RJjv6f2J20xs2cbJ

Suitable for age 12+.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Run time approx. 70mins.

Instagram Link: http://www.instagram.com/david.alnwick
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheltenham/david-alnwick-the-signalman/200029799041107
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, festivals, literary-art, storytelling, raves
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://cheltfringe.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173676293?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cheltenham-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cheltenham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.89727
- **long**: -2.07321
- **full address**: Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG Cheltenham, United Kingdom, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Cheltenham Fringe Festival (https://allevents.in/org/cheltenham-fringe-festival/25278008)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cheltenham Playhouse, 47-53 Bath Road, GL53 7HG Cheltenham, United Kingdom, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cheltenham Fringe Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, festivals, literary-art, storytelling, raves
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about David Alnwick: The Signalman ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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