About This Event
Choose from two of his seasonal classics:
A Christmas Carol
, the famous saga of Scrooge, and
The Haunted Man
, a neglected Gothic gem. Their words unlock a world teeming with chain-rattling spectres – with dark and shadowy doubles – with Ghosts of Christmases Past and Present and Yet To Come. These tales chill the marrow and tickle the funny bone, but always they enchant, as only the works of a master storyteller can.
Both shows are acted by James Swanton, who has played the title roles in two BBC chillers: ‘The Curse of the Ninth’ in
Inside No. 9
and
Lot No. 249
, Mark Gatiss’s annual ghost story, for which The Telegraph called James ‘the scariest man on TV this Christmas’. His work with Dickens includes his one-man play
Sikes & Nancy
at the West End’s Trafalgar Studios (‘fantastical … remarkable … startling and enthralling’ – Simon Callow) and sell-out seasons of the
Christmas Books
at London’s Charles Dickens Museum (‘extraordinary … superb … it couldn’t have been more vivid!’ –Miriam Margolyes).
An early festive treat and a growing York tradition, these ghost stories are also the very spirit of Christmas: enchanting, exuberant and ultimately redemptive.
One ghost story is told at each performance:
23 & 26 Nov –
The Haunted Man
– 7pm
24 & 27 Nov –
A Christmas Carol
– 7pm
28 Nov –
A Christmas Carol
– 2pm & 6pm
29 Nov –
A Christmas Carol
– 2pm
29 Nov –
The Haunted Man
– 6pm
This event will be taking place at
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
. The building has steps at the main entrance, but if you require step-free access, please contact Box Office to arrange this via an alternative entrance.
Please note:
tickets cannot be purchased on the door and must be booked ahead of time. Due to the nature of the performance there is a
no latecomers
policy.
Doors will close promptly at the start time stated.
Performance: Sun 29 Nov at 6:00pm
Venue: York Medical Society
Duration: 1 hour 10 mins
Age Guidance: 10+
Please Note: tickets cannot be purchased on the door and must be booked ahead of time. Due to the nature of the performance there is a no latecomers policy. Doors will close promptly at the start time stated.