Do you have a ghostly tale that could chill an audience to the bone? Whether it’s inspired by local folklore, a personal paranormal experience, or pure eerie imagination, we want to hear it!
How to Enter:
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Write a ghost story (maximum 500 words) that captures atmosphere, suspense, and all things spine-tingling.
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Submit your entry by Sunday 1st March 2026.
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Stories must be original and suitable for a 12+ audience (nothing too graphic, please!).
Two Age Categories:
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12–17 years
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18+ years
One winner will be chosen from each bracket.
For safeguarding purposes, the 12-17 winner must bring a parent or guardian with their 2nd ticket or by purchasing an additional ticket.
The Prize:
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2 x tickets to the Tuesday 24th March performance of The Woman in Black at the New Theatre Peterborough
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Your story will be published in the next edition of our brochure
- Your story will be featured in the Peterborough Telegraph
Tales in the Dark: The Woman in Black Ghost Story Competition
Enter our competition using the below form:
The Woman in Black
Tue 24 Mar – Sat 28 Mar 2026
The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story THE WOMAN IN BLACK comes to Peterborough.