The Ghost Train forges a powerful link across 80 years - Around Wellington

The Ghost Train forges a powerful link across 80 years - Around Wellington

Wellington Theatre Company’s production of The Ghost Train – which opens at The Arts Centre on Wednesday, 9th April and runs until Saturday, 12th April –  is a particularly poignant one for one cast member, Steve Mercer, who plays Dr. Sterling in the play. Over 80 years ago, his father, Harry Mercer, took part in the play while serving with the British Army. This is Steve’s story: “Harry was one of the many unfortunate British soldiers who were …