Join us to celebrate the master of the English ghost story, M.R. James, in this two-day festival! James’s ghostly tales were written to be read aloud to a gathering of friends, perhaps on a cold November night… so where better for us to gather than the gothic Gladstone’s Library for a festival packed full of discussion, performance and twinkling candlelight. This year, we welcome: Robert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre, performing the stories of M.R. James by candlelight (returning following sell-out performances since 2023) Adam Z Robinson, treating us to both a performance of The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson and a live recording of The Ghost Story Book Club podcast with special guest Rosemary Pardoe (Jamesian expert, author and long-time editor of Ghosts & Scholars) Professor Darryl Jones (Professor of Modern British Literature and Culture) and Mark Valentine (short story writer, editor and essayist) joining Rosemary, Robert and Adam for two fascinating panels For this, the fourth year of our special M.R. James events, we are thrilled to return with an incredible two-day programme. Please scroll down for the full programme! This event is kindly Sponsored by Canda Property & Investments Ltd, Chester. _ _ _ _ _ Ticket Information Weekend Tickets (3pm Friday – 9pm Saturday, with accommodation on Friday 27th November): Single Ensuite: £350 Double/Twin Ensuite: Single Occupancy £385, Double Occupancy £615 Double/Twin Private Bathroom: Single Occupancy £350, Double Occupancy £580 Suite: Double Occupancy £640 (please contact comms@gladlib.org if you would like to book for single occupancy) A £100 deposit is required for all residential tickets, with the remaining balance due upon checkout. Non-Residential Tickets (Saturday Only) Podcast, Dinner, Performance: £55 (This ticket includes the 3.30pm Podcast Recording, a two-course dinner, and the 7pm Nunkie Theatre performance of M. R. James stories) Performance Only: £15 (This ticket includes the 7pm Nunkie Theatre performance of M. R. James stories) Suitable for ages 18+. Accommodation Extend your visit and stay overnight at Gladstone’s Library on Saturday 28th November and receive 10% off your accommodation! Book your accommodation by clicking here or calling us on 01244 532350. Make sure to note you are an attendee of this event in order to receive your discount.

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