Diane's Deli

05/09/2026

Last night's show went just AMAZING! Cast on fire and knocking it out of the park but it was the response from the audience that really made it so, so special.

The tech team were simply superb, the smoothest get in and tech run and show run I've had in a couple decades of live theatre, big thanks to them, the management, front of house, volunteers and all at The Floral Pavilion. But most of all huge thanks to that simply EPIC audience - you gave us a night we will never forget, thanks from the bottom of our haunted hearts ❤xx


Tales from Paradise Heights

22/07/2026

Frank Morgan's The Ace of Spades Club will be visited in The Haunting of Widow's Leap Farm: A Tale from Paradise Heights , premiering this Sunday at Burnley Mechanics Theatre

Book the best seats left now
https://blcgroup.co.uk/what-we-offer/theatre-culture/whats-on-at-blc/

Image by Darren McGinn

11/07/2026

Ahead of today's final 2 performances of Diane's Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights I'm delighted to announce that 3 further shows from the series will be coming to The Octagon Theatre Bolton, Bolton in the wake of the fabulous turnouts for The Bench and Diane's Deli.

Huge thanks to all the wonderful audiences we have had so far, the brand is growing and it's all thanks to you, you've been amazing. It's great to be playing these in my home town. Thank you Octagon Theatre Bolton.

Look out for dates being announced soon and keep up with all things Tales from Paradise Heights by joining the group or The Haunting of Blaine Manor page.

10/07/2026

A tremendous opening night at The Octagon Theatre Bolton with a wonderful audience really making their presence felt for this pulse pounding neo noir thriller, and VERY dark comedy, a scorching tale of revenge packed with characters you'll never forget.

3 more chances to catch the show but move fast - actually only 2 more chances as the matinee show has no tickets left. All the Tales from Paradise Heights shows are quality productions, come and see why and HUGE THANKS to our opening night audience, you were wonderful.

Well done to this amazing cast n crew!

Book your tickets now before they are all gone.

https://octagonbolton.co.uk/events/dianes-deli

Thanks to all at the fabulous Octagon Theatre.

05/07/2026

The absolute BUZZ of all this. It's been helluva year so far. So much brilliant new talent involved in Tales from Paradise Heights, joining the veteran casts and crews, all pouring their hearts and talents into the ultra collaborative mission of bringing top flight entertainment to beautiful theatres all around the UK. All supported by fabulous teams in those theatres, and truly, truly wonderful audiences all showing their love and enjoyment of these shows. After 4 different shows last month, there are three different shows from the series this month.

Starting with a 4 performance run of Diane's Deli this week, one of those performances is already booked up and the others are filling up fast, and what a joy to be playing my home town again at the wonderful Octagon Theatre Bolton, following in the wake of the fabulous run there last month with The Bench: A Tale from Paradise Heights, book the best seats left now for this scorching revenge thriller.

https://octagonbolton.co.uk/events/dianes-deli

The following week we play the majestic Lancaster Grand Theatre with the award winning The Haunting of Blaine Manor, tickets already flying like vampire bats, book yours now for the show packing out theatres all over the UK, now in its 10th year of touring.

https://lancastergrand.co.uk/shows/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/

And then the premiere of my new show, the most terrifying show I have written so far.

WARNING: Whilst there are links to The Haunting of Blaine Manor in the show, it is its own very different story. This is a real descent into psychological horror, this is not of the world of Hammer films meets Hollywood glamour 1950s ghost story. This is something darker. A story of deep psychological horror; superstition and folklore. It's a supernatural mystery, a detective story, a descent into a living nightmare reflecting the world we live in now. It still has heart and soul, but this is more David Lynch than Edgar Allen Poe or M R James. It's a cracker of a thriller, not for the faint of heart. STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY - book the best seats for the Premiere at Burnley Mechanics Theatre on the 26th of July.

https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873681171

Climb aboard the Tales from Paradise Heights Ghost Train, for theatre productions you will never forget.

04/07/2026

NEW TEASER: Three weeks tomorrow 👿🦊🐦‍⬛🐾🦇

A HAUNTING PREMIER: There's a creeping darkness in Paradise Heights, stretching back centuries, and it's haunting the forgotten sea side town.

My new tale - The Haunting of Widow's Leap Farm - premiering in July.

The premiere is on Sunday 26th July. My scariest show so far. Find out more here:

https://www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/the-haunting-of-widows-leap-farm.html

WARNING: This is a real excursion into psychological and folk horror, an experience like no other that has come from Tales from Paradise Heights so far. Unlike The Haunting of Blaine Manor which was set in 1953 and portrayed the cultural world of that time, The Haunting of Widow's Leap Farm is set in the 2000's and will reflect the world of that time. Tickets are already selling very fast.

Book the best seats left now!
https://burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873681171
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STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY



Burnley Mechanics Theatre

02/07/2026

After 2 previous 837 seater sold out visits, we're back for a third time to the magnificent Buxton Opera House! Book the best seats now:

https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/events/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor-2026/

Horror is a Place 😈🦇🦇🦇



Buxton Opera House

30/06/2026

https://liverpoolnoise.com/entertainment-in-liverpool/theatre-in-liverpool/strawberry-jack-floral-pavilion/
'What makes Strawberry Jack linger is its honesty. It’s a story about masculinity, violence, and the myths men build around themselves — but it’s also about the tiny flickers of hope that survive even in the darkest corners.

A fierce, atmospheric standout. One of O’Byrne’s most gripping creations — tragic, tender, and unforgettable...'

Absolute Diamond of a review for Sunday's show, huge thanks to Kevin Eccleston of Liverpoolnoise.com


Floral Pavilion

As a part of the Paradise Heights series Starwberry Jack came to the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton on 28 June.

29/06/2026

A show a week this month! There are no brakes on the Tales from Paradise Heights ghost train. All quality productions with stunning performances from quality casts, great back stage work from in house creatives in sound and vision, bringing tales to theatres and wonderful audiences all around the United Kingdom. Age isn't slowing me down, it's just a number.

Be nice to get some notice from the media, I really need a publicist!