Playgoers New Generation’s production of The Canterville Ghost at the Dolman Theatre was their first play to be included as part of the Playgoers membership scheme and as such attracted a large audience.

Over the years, this popular short story by Oscar Wilde has been widely adapted for stage, and in this instance proved a worthy offering to showcase the talents of this relatively new theatre group.

Ably directed by James Reynolds, the youthful cast gamely took on roles of the multiple aged cast as the story of the haunting of Canterville Manor unfolded.

When the affluent (and raucous) Otis family move into the stately home, the resident ghost, Sir Simon’s worst nightmare is realised and the comedy arises from the brash American family’s complete indifference to him.

James Powell-Jenkins played, ghost, Sir Simon with empathy, his doggedness off-set by the quiet understanding of Virginia Otis (Katie Yeo).

Clare Davies and Owen Richards were suitably overstated as long-suffering parents, Lisa and Harry Otis whilst Mary Golds added class as snooty Aunt Elizabeth.

The highlight of the production was Charlotte Webb’s tongue-in- cheek and visually comedic take on her character of housekeeper, Mrs Umney completely at odds with the steadfastness of her husband and butler played by Tyron Davies-Sullivan.

The production runs until Saturday