Château de Détilly
Novels and plays by Grahame Elliott
The holiday season is often a time of joy and reunion, but for Denise, the protagonist of Herald Angels, Christmas is filled with voices from the past. A gripping and deeply emotional ghost story, Herald Angels is a new drama that explores grief, memory, and the fragile line between reality and longing.
At the heart of the play is Denise, a grieving mother who lives with her struggling mother. Though her husband and children have perished, she refuses to accept their loss. Instead, she clings to their presence, hearing their voices echo through the house and even experiencing the return of her husband. Her psychiatrist diagnoses her with melancholia, but as the holiday lights flicker, the boundaries between the living and the dead blur in a chilling and tragic conclusion.
With its haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, Herald Angels is more than a ghost story—it’s a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the mind’s desperate attempts to heal through illusion. This play offers a powerful experience for audiences, combining psychological tension with a heart-wrenching narrative that lingers long after the curtain falls.
I am looking to bring Herald Angels to the stage and am seeking production opportunities, directors, and theater companies interested in mounting a performance. If you are drawn to compelling, character-driven drama with a touch of the supernatural, I would love to discuss how Herald Angels could come to life in your venue.
For inquiries, collaborations, or to read the script, please reach out. Let’s make Herald Angels a theatrical reality.
Christmas is a season of love and joy, but when something tragic happens close to or at Christmas, it becomes a time of sorrow. Not everyone has a happy Christmas, so a percentage of each copy of 'Herald Angels' and royalties from stage productions will go to charities that help bring some joy to those in need and/or are alone at Christmas with no family or friends to comfort them.