Events

A Perfect Halloween Event For Adults

After Supper Ghost Stories
Written by Jerome K. Jerome. Read & performed by Gav Cross

The tradition of gathering together to tell ghost stories in the cold and dark of winter surely stretches back to when we first imagined what lurks in the dark corners of the firelight?

The Victorians, however, turned this parlour and party entertainment into an institution and expectation.

First published in 1891, Jerome K Jerome, famed author of Three Men in a Boat, perfectly parodies this spooky and popular amusement with these comic horror stories.

A portmanteau of ghostly tales, told by an unreliable narrator and tied together with nonsense, noise and whiskey-punch...

A Frosty Chiller or a Winter Warmer? Storyteller Gav Cross brings this robust reading of a Victorian gem to life, with an attention-grabbing vibrancy.

The performance takes place with the atmospheric Victorian Porch in the museum's Atrium as its backdrop. The performance starts at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm to allow patrons to explore the Museum in private before taking their unreserved seating.

Suitable for ages 14+

Tickets available from Art Tickets Website

Tickets are £14 for Adults, £10 per person for members of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens. Ticket price includes a £2 Museum Levy which goes towards the upkeep and development of Norton Priory Museum & Gardens (not applicable to members).

Running time: Approximately 1 hour 45 Minutes including interval.

Car parking is free and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening. The Artistic Directors of A Place for Us Theatre are proud to be hosting this amazing production with Norton Priory Museum & Gardens.

About After Supper Ghost Stories:

"Gav's After Supper Ghost Stories was a masterclass in storytelling and audience control cleverly masquerading as total drunken nonsense. 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 to The Pound!" Pound Arts

Audience Feedback:

“Excellent story told in a spellbinding way.” “Very charming and genuinely fun!” “Interesting, entertaining, funny, whimsical & mesmerising!”

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About Gav Cross:

"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

"It's quite astounding how entertaining, funny and enthralling Gav Cross is.” Pound Arts

Come and join in with creative spooky halloween crafts this Discover Sunday, as we look forward to Halloween at Norton Priory.  All activities are drop in and self led.  All are included with general admission.  

In the town of ‘Ghoooul’ (not to be confused with ‘Goole’ in Yorkshire), Dr Frankenheinz is rustling up something special for the annual Halloween cooking competition… the HALLOWBEAN!! The Dr hopes his tomatoey terror will dazzle ‘SCARY’ Berry - the most frightful food critic of them all. The only problem is his eeny beany isn’t very scary. In fact, she’s downright lovable! Uh oh. Will Halloween have to be cancelled? Or can the Hallowbean find her scare in time?

 'Fladam are the most amazing, hilarious musical comedy duo' (BBC Radio).

Coming this October, HALLOWBEAN is the brand new musical comedy from Fladam Theatre and Ben Tansey, best known for their BBC Popcorn New Writing Award nominated show ‘Green Fingers’. Following sell out performances in London, Edinburgh and at Glastonbury Festival, the gang are back with more puns, puppetry and spooktastic, singalong, silliness for all the family! (Recommended age: 3 to 11)

Tickets are £10 for Adult with a special price of £8 for members; £7 for Children (under 12); Family Tickets (2 Adults + 2 Children OR 1 Adult + 3 Children) £29

Tickets available from the Art Tickets Website

Running time: Approximately 55 minutes with no interval.

Car parking is free and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available to purchase from the cafe. The Artistic Directors of A Place for Us Theatre are proud to be hosting this amazing production with Norton Priory Museum & Gardens.

The performance takes place inside with the stunning and atmospheric medievil Undercroft as the backdrop. The performances start at 11:00am & 1:30pm, doors open 15 minutes before the performance to allow patrons to take their unreserved seating.

There are some spooky goings on at the Brooke Family mansion this Halloween – come and help members of the household to investigate…

Set within the hauntingly beautiful grounds, 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, and hear tales of the supernatural as you explore in Norton Priory's atmospheric surroundings.

With a mix of spooky storytelling, thrilling activities, and ghoulish games, "A Brooke Family Halloween" promises a memorable and eerie evening. This is a timed event, and includes a storywalk, creative kitchen experiments, animal encounters with Naomi of Animal Teach, and Victorian parlour games.

Suitable for ages 5+, tickets must be pre-booked.