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Home > Heritage > Tales of Fear – The M R James Trilogy

Tales of Fear – The M R James Trilogy

By Caroline King - October 12, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 29th – 31st October 2011, performances at 7pm & 9.30pm

Where: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland

£: Adults 12, concessions 10, children 10.

What is it?

Six classic spine-chillers from the Master of the English Ghost Story – M R James in three shows.  Nunkie Theatre Company presents three gripping one-man shows.  On Saturday 29th October they present A Pleasing Terror with two tales; Cannon Alberic’s Scrapbook and The Mezzotint.  On Sunday 30th October is Oh Whistle paired with The Ash Tree.  Monday 31st October their show A Warning to the Curious includes the thrilling title story and Lost Hearts.  Suitable for ages 13+.

More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Tagged With: Belsay Hall, English Heritage, Halloween, Halloween events, M R James, North East, Northumberland events, Nunkie Theatre Company

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