The fear factor kicks in before you have even ordered your pre-show beer.
Warning signs welcome you to the West End production of this live and immersive horror show experience at Nottingham's Theatre Royal.
Those of a nervous disposition are advised not to attend.
Those under the age of 15 will not be admitted and moments of 'extreme shock and tension' will be created throughout this one hour and 20 minute performance.
There is no escape, no interval drinks to calm the nerves, and if you leave the auditorium you will not be allowed back in.
And this is a personal one - you will definitely scream.
This does sound overly dramatic, I know, and it all makes for a brilliant advertising campaign, but Ghost Stories shies away from gimmicks and jump scares to deliver a story that is truly unique.
Written by Jeremy Dyson (who has worked on macabre comedy series The League of Gentleman) and Leicester-born Andy Nyman, who has worked with Derren Brown - their pairing is perfect to deliver something that is able to prey on your fears but make you laugh at the same time, even if it does come nervously.
I will avoid any spoilers, but the show is delivered by Professor Goodman, a paranormal investigator who has spent his time debunking people's ghost stories.
Are ghosts real? Are they figments of our imagination? Do we create our own versions of what we believe we have seen to settle our own conscience?
It is insightful and humorous but there is little horror in his educational ramblings as he addresses the audience from in front of the theatre's safety curtain.
That is until the curtain rises and he hauls us into the depths of hell with three outlandish ghost stories, which make him question his own belief system.
These tales, lavished in jump scares, start off a chain of events that will have even the hardest of demeanours reaching for their partner, friend or family member's arm as a comfort blanket.
This is a show that is played mostly in darkness; torch lights beam into the eyes of the audience, creepy noises feel closer than they are, and some impressive special effects add to the top class acting by a small cast of four.
I never thought theatre could be so frightening; an experience not to be missed.
Just make sure you bring a large enough to coat to hide behind.
Ghost Stories will run at Nottingham's Theatre Royal until Saturday, January 25. For performance times and tickets call 0115 989 5555 or visit trch.co.uk.
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