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Weeping Bank Library

21 May, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

Weeping Bank Library - artist sketch, people sat down listing to author reading

Weeping Bank Library returns to our stage.

 

The Librarian opens the creaking door of Weeping Bank Library, and there is a spine-tingling chill as he starts to read a spellbinding Ghost Story.

 

Read in the style of M.R.James, and enhanced by period props, low light, candles & subtle sound effects, the author, Alan Smith, creates an intimate & unique experience for you the audience.

 

Weeping Library portrait - silhouette of man walking between two rows of houses towards a church, it is dark with moonlight, he is wearing a hat and carrying a caseAlan’s writing and reading of ghost stories began as something the author would share with his family at Christmas, but soon turned into a small performance at his local library and eventually expanding into performances at other venues; keeping more people on the edge of their seats.

 

The concept of Weeping Bank Library as a repository of cautionary, chilling tales collected from the ‘local’ area soon developed with the author taking on the role of ‘The Librarian’ and remaining in character throughout the readings.

 

As readings became more frequent and audiences grew larger, it became clear that not only was there a demand for these intimate storytelling events, but that it drew a varied audience, young and old, male and female, couples, avid readers and even fans of classic horror films.

 

Reviews from audience members, including bestselling authors:

 

“I came, I saw, I jumped out of my seat,’ bestselling author Robin Jarvis

 

‘Supremely creepy. The Librarian’s tales will haunt you,’ bestselling author Miranda Dickinson

 

‘He never fails to deliver a chilling, imaginative story that grips our audiences,’ South Staffs and Cannock Library Development Manager

 

“Wonderful storytelling!”

 

“That was wonderfully evocative. Great tales, with a genuinely chilling atmosphere.”

 

“Another spellbinding performance of perfect ghost stories.”

 

“It really captured the imagination and sent a chill down the spine.”

 

“without doubt, the highlight of my Christmas. You have managed to capture perfectly the atmosphere of the great ghost story writers of yesteryear.”

 

“It really was a superb, memorable evening.” 

 

“M R Jamesian in style but does a much better job at being both innovative and fresh than anyone else in the genre.”

 

Tickets: £TBC

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Details

Date:
21 May, 2025
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
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Organizer

Bromsgrove Arts
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Venue

Bromsgrove Arts @ Fairfield Village Hall
Stourbridge Road
Fairfield, Worcestershire B61 9LZ United Kingdom
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