Over a century after their first publication, M R James' ghost stories return their power to terrify and amuse. Now over three nights, six of these classic spine chillers are brought back to life... A Pleasing Terror : Tue 1 Dec In Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book, a young antiquary discovers the devil in the details of an old book in a medieval town in the French Pyrenees... In The Mezzotint a ghoulish revenge is enacted within a work of art, before the helpless eyes of a museum curator. Oh Whistle: Wed 2 Dec Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to you, My Lad - a tale of nocturnal horror on the Suffolk coast, considered by many to be author's masterpiece. It is beautifully complemented by The Ash Tree, a story of witchcraft and vengeance down the generations. A Warning to the Curious: Thur 3 Dec In The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral a murderous cleric falls prey to an ancient curse, built into the very fabric of his church. It is paired here with one of James' most poignant works: A Warning to the Curious, in which a young archaeologist is haunted and hunted by the guardian of an ancient treasure. The English seaside has never looked so menacing.| 1 Dec 09 to 3 Dec 09 | Harrogate Theatre Harrogate, North Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
