Status Roach Mar 4, 2026
Article: Renovating A Haunted Hotel Isn’t Easy, But It Is Quite Musical by Eric Van Allen
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is a musical, yes. But rather than showtunes or Gilbert & Sullivan, it draws on other veins of UK influence: ska, punk, and reggae. Glendinning name-checks bands like The Specials, The Clash, Madness, and The Selector in …
Article: Renovating A Haunted Hotel Isn’t Easy, But It Is Quite Musical by Eric Van Allen
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is a musical, yes. But rather than showtunes or Gilbert & Sullivan, it draws on other veins of UK influence: ska, punk, and reggae. Glendinning name-checks bands like The Specials, The Clash, Madness, and The Selector in our chat. These influences run parallel to the broader vibe of small, seaside British town horror, too, with splashes of Doctor Who in there for good measure.
