
Read by the Dead
Thu 29 Oct · 19:30
The People's Hall
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11°C · 0% rain
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Read by the Dead brings an evening of ghost stories, poetry, and songs to The People's Hall in Nottingham on 29 October 2026. The event is scheduled to start at 19:30 and tickets are priced at £13.00.
Join us for an evening of ghastly ghost stories, petrifying poetry and spine-tingling songs at The People’s Hall, Nottingham.
Read by the Dead brings some of the greatest horror authors back from beyond the grave to share their haunting stories once more.
On Thursday the 29 th of October, the People’s Hall will host:
● M. R James reading one of his most famous ghost stories;
● Mary Shelly retelling a haunting tale of transformation;
● and Edgar Allan Poe performing some of his most haunting poems.
The perfect evening for fans of the spooky season. We hope to see you there.
This event will raise money for the Nottingham Historic Building Trust, with proceeds from your ticket going toward restoring The People’s Hall.
Doors open at 7:00pm. The performances run from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, with a short interval.
Customer notice:
The building is inaccessible to wheelchairs as there is a large step at the entrance.
There is no working toilet at the venue, so please make sure you are comfortable before the show starts. Toilets are available at the Broadway Cinema.
Wrap up warm. The building is old and cold.
The bar at the venue will be open and selling hot drinks.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The People's Hall.
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Frequently asked questions
Read by the Dead takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:30.
Read by the Dead is held at The People's Hall in Nottingham (Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA).
Tickets for Read by the Dead are priced at £13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Read by the Dead is Overcast · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The People's Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Read by the Dead can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Read by the Dead brings an evening of ghost stories, poetry, and songs to The People's Hall in Nottingham on 29 October 2026. The event is scheduled to start at 19:30 and tickets are priced at £13.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join us for an evening of ghastly ghost stories, petrifying poetry and spine-tingling songs at The People’s Hall, Nottingham.
Read by the Dead brings some of the greatest horror authors back from beyond the grave to share their haunting stories once more.
On Thursday the 29 th of October, the People’s Hall will host:
● M. R James reading one of his most famous ghost stories;
● Mary Shelly retelling a haunting tale of transformation;
● and Edgar Allan Poe performing some of his most haunting poems.
The perfect evening for fans of the spooky season. We hope to see you there.
This event will raise money for the Nottingham Historic Building Trust, with proceeds from your ticket going toward restoring The People’s Hall.
Doors open at 7:00pm. The performances run from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, with a short interval.
Customer notice:
The building is inaccessible to wheelchairs as there is a large step at the entrance.
There is no working toilet at the venue, so please make sure you are comfortable before the show starts. Toilets are available at the Broadway Cinema.
Wrap up warm. The building is old and cold.
The bar at the venue will be open and selling hot drinks.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The People's Hall. Searching near Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA; check-in Thursday, 29 October 2026.
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WhereThe People's Hall
Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Read by the Dead?
Read by the Dead takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Read by the Dead taking place?
Read by the Dead is held at The People's Hall in Nottingham (Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA).
How much are tickets for Read by the Dead?
Tickets for Read by the Dead are priced at £13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Read by the Dead?
The forecast for Read by the Dead is Overcast · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Read by the Dead?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The People's Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Read by the Dead?
Tickets for Read by the Dead can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£13
Date
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Weather
feels like 9°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 10 km/h
Venue
Heathcoat Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AA
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