Congratulations to the writers of the third and final winning story for our competition, David and Jane Cooper. This is for their wonderfully haunting story "The Trap Door''. See dates for Haunted Shadows on tour and read their story here: www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/writing-comp... #theatretour

Like a ghost story or a bit of Victorian gothic horror? Then please read my review of Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of E Nesbitt, below heathenpilgrim.substack.com/p/haunted-sh...

Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbitt

A Superbly Spectral Evening's Entertainment.

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We are very much looking forward to performing HAUNTED SHADOWS: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit at The Spring Arts Centre this week on 20 May 2026 There are many tales from Havant, but if you prefer your ghost stories of a theatrical kind, buy tickets here: www.thespring.co.uk/event/haunte...

We appear in the The Bridport and Lyme Regis News today about our performance of Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit at Marine Theatre Lyme Regis tomorrow night at 7.30pm. See you there and read all about it here: www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/2610463... #lymeregis #bridport #dorset

Play about The Railway Children author Edith Nesbit heads to Lyme Regis tomorrow

Acclaimed spooky play Haunted Shadows - The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit arrives at the Marine Theatre tomorrow.

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Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit comes to the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis this Friday, 15 May. And it is an area of many spooky tales. If you prefer ghost stories of the theatrical kind, buy tickets here!: www.marinetheatre.com/haunted-shad... #ghoststories #edithnesbit #lymeregis

See the chilling 'HAUNTED SHADOWS: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' on tour this April and May. Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors. 9 May - Skipton 15 May - Lyme Regis 20 May – Havant www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad...

We had a fantastic evening watching @clairelouiseamias.bsky.social deliver a masterclass in performance storytelling with #HauntedShadows. We first saw the show in London & it remains highly recommended. Tour dates & competition details here: www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad...

Claire has arrived at Wolverhampton Arts Centre for tonight's performance of Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit. Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors. ★★★★ Reviews Hub wolverhamptonartscentre.co.uk/events/haunt... #wolverhampton

A nice piece in Dorset Living Magazine for our award-winning show 'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' at Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis on 15 May. More details and buy tickets here: www.marinetheatre.com/haunted-shad... #lymeregis #dorset #marinetheatre #ghoststories #EdithNesbit

We have our tickets... #Wolverhampton don't miss this exquisitely eerie show.

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We will be at the ALCHEMY OF WORDS literary festival in Worcester on Thursday 4th June, giving a presentation on DARK FOLKLORE. If you are in the area, we'd love to see you there. You can book tickets here: wegottickets.com/f/17377

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The Folklore Podcast is created and hosted by Mark Norman. Mark is a folklore researcher and author based in the United Kingdom. He is a committee member of the Folklore Society, which is the longest ...

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Haunted Shadows comes to Wolverhampton Arts Centre on 28 April. Wolverhampton's ghostly sightings include: • Graisley Old: apparitions of a young boy have been reported. • Tettenhall Towers: with reported ghostly figures and a sinister presence in the "Doll's House". Ticket link in comments:

A great theatre show up here next week #livetheatre #wolverhampton

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Listen to the full interview, about Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit coming to @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social Centre on 28 April, with BBC Radio WM on BBC Sounds from episode 19.4.26 at 1 hr 46 min: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #wolverhampton #wolverhamptontheatre ##ghoststories

Listen to the full interview, about Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit coming to @wolverhamptonarts.bsky.social Centre on 28 April, with BBC Radio WM on BBC Sounds from episode 19.4.26 at 1 hr 46 min: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #wolverhampton #wolverhamptontheatre ##ghoststories

Claire's on BBC Radio WM speaking to Darren Harriott at 11.46am today, talking all things Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit tour - including our performance at Wolverhampton Arts Centre on 28 April! Listen on @bbcsounds.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #wolverhamptontheatre

Claire has arrived in Wakefield for tomorrow night's show (16 April) And what a stunning space we get to perform in - watch Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit at Theatre Royal Wakefield tomorrow night: www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/haunt... #wakefieldtheatreroyal #wakefield

Writing Competition A Monkey With Cymbals theatre company is holding a write-response activity during the UK tour of their show 'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit'. Find out more about it here: www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/writing-comp... #theatre #playwright #ghoststories #gothic

If you enjoy #ghoststories #folklore #horror & #gothic we aim to share the work of the finest live performers - including master racontuers @nunkie.bsky.social @adamzed.bsky.social @tbodal.bsky.social @jamescswanton.bsky.social @clairelouiseamias.bsky.social and @weepingbank.bsky.social

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'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' comes to the Theatre Royal Wakefield in a week's time on 16 April. And how apt, considering how many ghosts have been apparently spotted in the area, both at the Black Horse Pub and Wakefield station! www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/events/haunt...

Claire is looking forward to talking to Adam Dowling on BBC Radio Kent 3.45pm today about 'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' ahead of our show at Ellen Terry Barn Theatre Tenterden on 25 April. Hear more about this award-winning show @bbcsounds.bsky.social #kenttheatre #edithnesbit

Claire is looking forward to talking all things ghostly and gothic with Steve Bailey at BBC Radio Leeds live at about 11.40am today. This is in advance of 'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' being performed at @trwakefield.bsky.social on 16 April & Skipton Town Hall 9 May.

Nice little plug for Haunted Shadows in the Wakefield Express for our @trwakefield.bsky.social show on 16 April www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/whats-on/thi...

What's on: All the shows taking place at Wakefield's Theatre Royal this spring

Here are the wonderful plays and performances taking place at the Theatre Royal over the next few months.

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'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' will tour to the Ellen Terry Barn Theatre in Kent on 25 April. Find out more about Kentish writer Edith Nesbit's spooky childhood and the gothic tales it inspired: www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad... #edithnesbit #ghoststories #tenterden

Our first recommendation to see on tour in 2026. @clairelouiseamias.bsky.social chilling performance in #HauntedShadows. Directed by horror film historian Jonathan Rigby and endorsed by the legendary #MarkGatiss www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad

Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit is coming to The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre on 20 May 2026 - we can't wait to share our 'frightening' theatre show with audiences in Havant near Portsmouth. The show is now on sale, so get your tickets here: www.thespring.co.uk/event/haunte...

See the chilling 'HAUNTED SHADOWS: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' on tour this April & May! An expert at chilling the spine & curdling the blood, Edith Nesbit relates three of her best Gothic tales while recalling her own childhood terrors. Tour dates: www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad...

Here is an article in Craven Herald & Pioneer about our Skipton Town Hall performformance of 'Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit' on 9 May! www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/2594750... #Theatre #gothic #ghoststories #edithnesbit #skipton

Award-winning actress to play writer of The Railway Children in eerie show

An award-winning actress will play the main role in the acclaimed spooky play Haunted Shadows - The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit when it comes to…

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Our final story, A Strange Experience, is perhaps our eeriest yet. A companion discovers terrible secrets in the rambling, dark mansion they reside in ... Don't miss this rarely-told tale: amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shadows 📷: Jacky Summerfield #edithnesbit #hauntedshadows #TheatreTour

In Haunted Shadows' second story, The Pavilion, a book written by a 16th century necromancer is found in the library of a country house. The mysterious pavilion and its creeping vine betray haunting secrets... www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad... #hauntedshadows #edithnesbit #theatretouruk