“Didn't you see it? A thing like a man? Hair all over him? And two great eyes to it?"

Cathedrals are seats of terror in these two thrilling tales by M R James, the master of the English ghost story. In The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral an ambitious cleric falls prey to an ancient curse built into the very fabric of the building he serves.

In An Episode of Cathedral History ill-advised restorations lead to the discovery of an ancient tomb. But what lies within? And is it only sleeping?

M R James’s wrote many of his best tales to read aloud to friends by candlelight in Kings College, Cambridge in the early 20th century; since early in the 21st, Robert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre Company has been keeping the flame lit.

“The perfect mix of humour, warmth, apprehension and profound unease. A most pleasing terror…” The Sunday Times

***** Riveting… The Daily Mail

“Lloyd Parry’s mastery of the role is itself an act of possession.” The New Yorker

“Lloyd Parry catches the sense of dread that gives James his originality” The Times

“My friends and I really enjoyed it, the atmosphere [at The Folly] was superb… I always feel that the spoken word is such a luxury, to be read to, or performed to, feels such a treat.” Attendee at A Pleasing Terror performed at The Folly

Please note that this year's performance takes place within The Folly Coffee House

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