Most Haunted is a TV Show that some would say is a British staple. When I found out that Yvette Fielding and the gang were attending the famous City Varieties - an iconically historic venue - on the ominous night of Halloween... I knew I had to go.
**May Contain Spoilers**
The Venue
The City Variety music hall has a history that dates back to the 1760's. To put that into context, Napoleon Bonaparte was born at the end of this decade, and Mozart was just a 10-year-old child. That is something I simply can't wrap my head around!
However, it wasn't a theatre back then; that era came later. It was first a coaching in, known as the White Swan Coaching Inn, a name that was later adopted by a local pub up the road. It became a performance hall 100 years later in 1865. Some notable names include, Charlie Chaplin, Houdini, and The Chuckle Brothers.
It must be noted that you have to put City Varieties on your bucket list before you die. This place is breath-taking. Although the exterior looks all swanky and new, stepping foot inside is like a time machine. I felt like I was in the same era as the Titanic.
Most Haunted
The Show
Little did I know that this show has been going for years. I would say that the venue was the perfect place on this occasion, though I can't speak for others.
Leading up to showtime, we were displayed old photos and video footage of City Varieties - which I thought was a lovely touch and something that was unique to that show.
The cast came out, introduced themselves - showed us some clips from over the years, and had a laugh with each other. Although some reviews stated that the comments were crude, which they were, I also felt like I was having a laugh with friends and joining in conversation - which I wasn't, but it was a very relaxed atmosphere.
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