‘I remember lying on my roof, utterly bewildered and for the first time sensed the ghost. Felt him separate from my body. The ghost of the Chris that didn’t break, that didn’t lose his sight.’

A new play commissioned for Guide Dogs Week 2016, 'Catching the Ghost' tells the story of a young man split in two; one half running after the past while the other stumbles his way across the present and towards an uncertain future.

At turns sad, funny and poignant, the play shows us how we often look without seeing, and how it feels to live without sight. Will Chris ever catch the ghost?

This performance takes place as part of a wider programme of media celebrations for the Guide Dogs UK charity, and will be preceded by an immersive walk experience for members of the press, produced by Extant and featuring three other professional visually-impaired actors: Chloe Clarke, Steven George and Sumit Sahni. Come and lend your support to our performers and be a part of Guide Dogs Week!

Location: The Scoop, Queen’s Walk, More London SE1 2DB

Timing: Arrive from 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Running time: 20 minutes

Access: The nearest tube/train station is London Bridge, approximately a 10-15 minute walk. The Scoop is a modern amphitheatre structure built into the outdoor promenade area next to City Hall. There are several shops and restaurants nearby.

The show will also be live-streamed on the Guide Dogs' Facebook page.

Extant is the UK’s leading performing arts company of visually impaired people, led by Artistic Director and CEO, Maria Oshodi.