Superstitious Saturday Haunted Theater
Halloween is almost upon us, so it
seemed like a good time to visit one of the world’s most haunted theaters. Lots
of theaters have ghosts, but this one is reputed to have many. It’s the St.
James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand.
The St. James Theatre was built in 1913
and was initially a silent movie house. But as time went on it showcased live
theater, film, musicals and other entertainments. One ghost is purported to be “Yuri”,
a Russian acrobat. It is said that he fell to his death during a performance,
although some accounts say he was only injured. Regardless he is believed to be
the ghost who turns lights on and off in the theater.
Another ghost is an actress who was
booed offstage during a performance. She went back to her dressing room and
committed suicide. Today is blamed for any bad luck(everything from sprained
ankles to falls) that happen to actresses at the St. James. She is also
believed to be the “wailing lady” whose cries are often heard in the theater.
Other spirits are believed those of a boys
choir that sang its final performance right before WWII. They sailed away on a
ship that was never seen or heard from again. Their voices are still heard
singing in the theater today.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Haunted Secret #143:
“The St. James Theater in New Zealand is one of the
world’s most haunted theaters.”
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“Ghosts
could walk freely tonight, without fear of the disbelief of men; for this night
was haunted, and it would be an insensitive man who did not know it.”
― John Steinbeck, Tortilla Flat
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