Physical comic and theatre-maker David Hoskin returns to Ventnor Fringe Festival this July, following his acclaimed debut show ‘Hølìdåÿ’.
His new show, A Haunted House, takes audiences on a guided tour through a crumbling mansion filled with vampires, werewolves and demonic birds.
A story with strange beginnings
The premise sets the tone from the start: after a car breaks down, a strange old man ushers the audience inside the decaying building.
Bizarre and comic scenes unfold room by room as the tour guide’s memory begins to fail and the house itself seems to stir to life.
The show draws on Hoskin’s lifelong obsession with horror, weaving mime, physical comedy, clown and sound design into a single surreal experience.
Horror, laughter and a hint of the uncanny
Hoskin describes the production as sitting somewhere between hysterical and terrifying, with the buried past and an uncertain future creeping into each scene.
The show draws comparisons to riding a ghost train alongside The League of Gentlemen, Jacques Tati and the cast of a Hammer Horror film.
Where and when
A Haunted House takes place at Ingram’s Yard, Dudley Road, with performances on Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July 2026, each beginning at 3pm.
Tickets and access
General admission tickets cost £13, with a reduced price of £11 available for those under 25.
Groups of six or more qualify for a discount, and Culture Pass holders can access tickets at £10.
Tickets can be purchased via the Ventnor Fringe online Box Office, by calling (01983) 71 67 67 or by popping into Ventnor Exchange, 11 Church Street, Ventnor PO38 1SW.
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