Category Archives: Spoken Word

Gravest Fears: Two Ghost Stories by M R James

By Richard |

“Didn’t you see it? A thing like a man? Hair all over him? And two great eyes to it? You’re telling me you didn’t see that? Well you count yourself lucky, lad. You count yourself lucky…” Cathedrals are seats of terror in these two thrilling tales by M R James, the master of the English ghost […]

The Hull to Scarborough Line: Flight

By Richard |

For fifteen years Sue Wilsea and Felix Hodcroft, aka ‘The Hull to Scarborough Line’ have been producing dynamic, irreverent shows that blend every form and style of spoken word performance. We range between the heart-stoppingly moving and the plain silly – and all points between. ‘Flight’ is our most ambitious show yet and will take […]

An Evening with Jack the Ripper

By Richard |

Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now..?It’s the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories.Who was he?What was his motive?And how did he get […]

Before Fame

By Richard |

Or: What not to do when you discover one of the world’s greatest pop duos in a village hall The extraordinary untold backstory of one of the world’s greatest pop duos – George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – by the man who discovered them when they were part of an unknown ska band. And how […]

John Crace – What the hell just happened?

By Richard |

The last 10 years of British politics has been one long psychodrama. The Scottish referendum. David Cameron’s surprise election win. Brexit. Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Liz Truss. Rishi Sunak. Each prime minister worse than the last. Covid. Partygate. The UK’s politicians had rarely looked so clueless. Even with the new Labour government we are still […]

Bob Flowerdew

By Richard |

Bob Flowerdew is one of Britain’s leading organic gardeners, and a television and radio presenter. He is a regular panel member of BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time. The son of a farmer, his family have been working the land in East Anglia since Elizabethan times. Flowerdew runs a consultancy landscape service, is President of […]

Three Voices with Ruth Lee

By Richard |

We are delighted to welcome back harpist Ruth Lee for our May 19th gig. She is an award-winning composer and performer who wowed us all last time she played for us. We are lucky to have such an outstanding musician, recognised nationally and internationally, to perform as part of our event. Find out more: https://www.ruthleeharpist.com/

Three Voices

By Richard |

Three Voices (Music – Story – Poetry) will present a special feature at their next show in the Ropery Hall bar; “Will Shakes and the Short History of Eng Lit.”

Henry Blofeld: “Sharing my Love of Cricket”

By Richard |

Legendary cricket broadcaster, Henry Blofeld, takes the audience on a charming journey through modern cricket, while looking back at the great games of yesteryear. Henry has been close to the heart of cricket for more than 50 years.  He has seen the game grow into a hugely international sport, where franchises continue to have massive […]

Three Voices

By Richard |

Three Voices Ensemble presentA new telling of The Lorax, Dr Seuss’s far-sighted tale of environmental destruction – and hope. Witty, wise and full of very tuniful tunes!Preceded by the 3 Voices never-the-same mix of poetry, story and music.

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