It was a film? Ghost's star won't be watching Swayze

When the film version of Ghost hit the big screen back in 1990, this romantic fantasy starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze made even the hardest hearted cinema goer shed a tear.

Who wouldn't be affected by a tale of true love ruined when the couple are torn apart by his untimely death?

As she leans over his body, you feel her despair and then his total frustration at being trapped between the real and spirit worlds, as he tries to avenge his own death and keep his love safe from harm.

When the musical version of Ghost sweeps into the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next week as part of the current UK tour, expect even more.

With music by one of the most respected musicians of recent times, Dave Stewart, and an Oscar winning screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin adapted for stage, Ghost is not just a musical, it's an experience.

There's a Midlands flavour to the show too.

Solihull born and bred, Stewart Clarke plays Sam Wheat.

Stewart describes the show as "an awe-inspiring tale of the power of undying love."

"To this day I have not seen the film," he said.

"The world of Ghost that Rebecca (Trehearn) and I have created is our world and I would rather keep it that way."

Molly Jensen is played by Rebecca Trehearn, who understudied the role in the West End.

Is it difficult to keep her emotions under control with such a heart-wrenching storyline?

"I do spend a lot of time crying and shouting on stage," laughed Rebecca, "and sometimes before a show I think, I don't want to cry anymore, but you just get swept along in it."

Wendy Mae Brown provides light relief as the loveable, but slightly crooked psychic, Oda Mae Brown, famously portrayed in the movie by the queen of American comedy, Whoopi Goldberg. "As a black performer and with my name, I feel as if I was born to play her," laughed Wendy. Oda Mae is certainly a colourful character, but it is Wendy's exceptional comedic timing and sparkling personality that lights up the stage.

The special effects in the show are phenomenal and the whole cast have the utmost respect for the technical team who create the magic.

Sam not only walks through doors, but appears in two places at once and ascends to heaven in the most spectacular way.

It's spine-tingling!

So do you believe in "Ghosts?" If not this show might just change your mind because you'll never feel or see anything like it.

Runs from June 4-15. For tickets contact 01902 429212 or visit www.grandtheatre.co.uk