Events

Come and join us for this evocative and immersive Halloween season performance with a difference.

The poems and works of literary legend and gothic American writer Edgar Allen Poe are brought to life by VML theatre in the atmospheric setting of the Norton Priory Undercroft.

The company will perform a selection of excerpts from Poe's most well known and classic poems and stories such as The Pit and The Pendulum, The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart and Masque of the Red Death.

The performance starts at 7pm.  There will be a 15 minute interval between acts. 

There are spooky goings on at the old Brooke mansion house. The members of the household are preparing to investigate, but they may need some help...

Set within the hauntingly beautiful undercroft and grounds, and the museum's visitor centre, this family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to enjoy Halloween fun in an historic setting. Venture into the eerie woodlands, encounter ghostly figures, see creepy critters and hear spooky tales as you explore in Norton Priory's atmospheric surroundings.

'A Brooke Family Halloween' is suitable for ages 5-11 (and mums, dads and grandparents!). Join us between 6pm and 8pm on 27th, 28th, 29th or 30th October for two-hours of scarily good fun!

The evening includes four half-hour activities: a story walk in the grounds of the museum, a animal handling session with Animal Teach, stories with Rogan Mills and perilous potion making in the medieval undercroft.

Tickets must be booked in advance and are priced at £12.50 per person, or £11.25 per person for members of Norton Priory.

Supernatural stories read and performed for the last night of Autumn.
Gav Cross returns to Norton Priory as Norton’s Narrator. 
Stories Read & Performed for Grown Ups.

A freshly dug up evening of vintage terror built around the W. W. Jacobs classic short horror story.   

Be careful what you wish for.

Unless what you wish for is Samhain special of spine chilling stories for the season. 

Don’t sit at home with the lights off, hoping everyone will think you are out…

Come and sit in the atrium of this ancient space and let us switch the lights off for you.

An evening of tall tales and scary stories, read and performed by Gav Cross.

Returning to Norton Priory following his Sold-Out shows “After Supper Ghost Stories” & “The War of the Worlds”.

Think Jackanory for grown ups… With bite… 

Bring your bravest face and perhaps a hand to hold?*

Age guidance 14+ suggested
2hrs (Including an interval)

“A Master Storyteller” ****

- northwestend.com

“Gav's ability to beguile a room, is unparalleled.”

- Bradford Literature Festival

“Gav’s After Supper Ghost Stories was a masterclass in storytelling. By the end of the night, even the most restless meme-spewing teen in attendance sat totally captivated by his raucous and suspenseful retelling of these classic tales. We can’t wait to welcome him back.” 

- Pound Arts 

"Gav is an exceptional storyteller.”

- Storyhouse, Chester 

“Professional storyteller and comedy performer Gav Cross held the audience in the palm of his hands.”

- Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

*Please ask permission of the owner of the hand…