In a recent episode of Alan Carr: Chatty Man, comedian Jason Manford shared a spine-chilling ghost story that left the audience in awe. Manford, known for his wit and humor, recounted an eerie experience he had while performing in a theater in London’s West End.
During his time at the Adelphi Theatre, Manford was starring in the show Sweeney Todd alongside Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton. He had a small dressing room on the third floor where he would often have a pre-show video chat with his young daughters. It was during one of these conversations that things took a spooky turn.
Manford’s daughter mentioned seeing a man standing behind him during their video call. Startled, Manford quickly looked around but found no one there. Thinking it was just a figment of his daughter’s imagination, he didn’t pay much attention to it. However, two weeks later, during another call, his daughter again mentioned the man behind him, describing him as a crying soldier.
The unnerving encounters prompted Manford to investigate further. He talked to the theater’s company manager, who revealed that the venue was supposedly haunted by a man named William Tyrell or William Turtle. Historical records showed that Tyrell was a performer in the theater in 1878 and was tragically stabbed by his understudy at the stage door. This incident left him with a restless spirit, haunting the theater to this day. Manford even confirmed the details on Wikipedia, making the ghostly encounter feel all the more real.
Manford’s ghostly tale left the audience captivated, highlighting the fascination people have with the supernatural. Even though he admitted to not fully believing in ghosts, he couldn’t ignore the strange incidents that occurred during his time at the Adelphi Theatre.
This episode of Alan Carr: Chatty Man showcased not only the comedic talents of Jason Manford but also brought forth a bone-chilling story that sent shivers down everyone’s spines. The conversation between Manford and Carr was filled with laughter, as they jokingly considered turning the talk show into a musical.
Aside from the ghost story, Manford also discussed his involvement in musicals and shared exciting news about his upcoming role in the stage adaptation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The audience delighted in his musical number, demonstrating his versatility as a performer.
In addition to his theater ventures, Manford shared details about his new show called Money Pits, which premiered on Dave. The show focuses on crowd funding, where self-made business people invest in various ideas and inventions. Manford revealed some of the odd and interesting pitches he encountered, including someone making chocolates or jewelry out of casts of people’s…. well, you can guess the rest.
Jason Manford‘s appearance on Alan Carr: Chatty Man was filled with laughter, goosebumps, and a peek into his diverse entertainment career. The episode left viewers eagerly anticipating more captivating and entertaining moments on the talk show. Catch the episode on Thursday’s at 7:30 PM on Dave and experience the thrilling tales and lighthearted banter of Alan Carr: Chatty Man firsthand.
