REVIEW - INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS AT THE LOWRY – A TWIST-FILLED THEATRE NIGHT WITH MY MUM

Name: Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Start: 2026-04-07T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-11T22:20:00+01:00
Location: The Lowry

4 days ago
3 min read

Man in reflection at a lit dressing table, holding a script. Clothes hang nearby. Text: "Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts," hinting at mystery.

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts at The Lowry

On Tuesday 7th April, my mum and I headed to The Lowry for a press night of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts — and it turned out to be such a lovely midweek theatre trip together.

With a 7:30pm start, my dad dropped us off just outside the Imperial War Museum North, and we walked across the bridge over to The Lowry. It’s one of my favourite ways to arrive at the theatre, and at this time of year it’s still light in the evening, which made it a really nice, relaxed walk over before the show.

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A Lovely Evening at The Lowry

Once inside, I headed to the press desk to collect our programme before we made our way into the Lyric Theatre.

We were seated in the stalls, Row O seats 31 & 32, slightly to the side rather than central, but the view was still really clear and we didn’t miss anything on stage.

The show started promptly at 7:30pm, and from the opening moment, it definitely grabs your attention with a very dramatic and unexpected start.

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A Mystery That Keeps You Guessing

The story begins during a theatre performance where things suddenly take a very dark turn — and from that moment, the mystery unfolds.

I really liked the concept of the story, especially the way it links back to Morse’s past. There are lots of twists throughout, and it’s one of those shows where you’re constantly trying to work out what’s going on and who might be involved.

Act one was around 60 minutes long, and by the interval, my mum and I already had a few theories about who the killer might be — which made it really fun to chat about during the break.

Hand holding a theater program for "Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts" starring Tom Chambers. Background shows audience and a purple stage curtain.

Interval Theories & Mid-Show Chats

The interval lasted around 20 minutes, and we decided to stay in our seats and chat rather than head out — mainly because we were so invested in trying to piece everything together.

It’s definitely the kind of show that gets you thinking and keeps you guessing, and I always love when a show gives you that to talk about mid-way through.

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A Strong Finish with Plenty of Twists

The second act was also around 60 minutes, with the show finishing at approximately 9:50pm, making the total runtime around 2 hours and 20 minutes including the interval.

Overall, I found this to be a really interesting and engaging theatre experience. The mystery itself is strong and full of twists, and I liked how everything came together by the end.

At times, it did feel quite dialogue-heavy, and I would have loved a little more action on stage to bring some of those moments to life. But that said, it still kept me fully engaged throughout, especially trying to work everything out alongside Morse.

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Final Thoughts

This was such a lovely theatre trip with my mum, and I always enjoy shows that give you something to talk about during the interval and on the way home.

If you enjoy a good mystery and like trying to piece things together as the story unfolds, this is definitely one to consider. And if you’re a fan of Inspector Morse, I think you’ll especially enjoy seeing the character brought to life on stage in a new way.