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The acclaimed ghost storytelling experience, bridging the gap between page and stage

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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 1h
Our #SpookySeason tour kicks off on 15 Oct with a first 'Tales After Dark' visit to Frodsham Library, then we return to Little Sutton Library with 'The Oratory' on 29 Oct. Over half the tickets have gone for both, so don't delay & book your tickets from ticketsource.com/cwaclibraries
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
'Wonderful! A thoroughly creepy tale, told with great character' 'We were both enthralled and didn't dare move or speak to each other throughout. I think we even forgot to breathe at times!' Missed 'The Dwelling' last night? Stream it now at www.weepingbank.com/shop
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There's still time to get your link for online exclusive 'The Dwelling' on Wed 30th Sep at 9pm. Book your ticket at www.weepingbank.com/events
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Deep in the capital with Ayvianna Snow, taking time out of her busy schedule promoting The Nice Ones (the first film from her very own Snow Pictures).
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us here, in the bowels of Weeping Bank Library, to usher in #SpookySeason with this standout story from The Librarian's collection. A strange, weird tale of urban folklore, this is unlike any story you will have heard him read before. Book at weepingbank.com/events
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A welcome Weeping Bank return to Ledbury Library, located in The Master's House - a stunning 15th century medieval building in the heart of Ledbury. Tonight it was another reading of 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church'. All future dates & booking links on www.weepingbank.com/events
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
With @mikemuncer.bsky.social ahead of a screening of Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman's Ghost Stories for a film club in #staffordshirelibraries. Mike introduced the film and spoke about his love of horror cinema. We highly recommend Mike's incredible podcast & new book #TheEvolutionofHorror
Mike Muncer and A.G. Smith
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Check out our @spookyisles.bsky.social interview! www.spookyisles.com/weeping-bank... Although they no longer post on this platform, you can still follow their posts on all things spooky in Britain & Ireland on other platforms. #WeepingBank #GhostStories #Ghosts #Theatre #SpookyIsles
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A delightful first visit to Coventry Vision Hub by The Librarian to read his two chilling 'Tales After Dark'. Thank you so much to the amazing staff and centre users for the warmest of welcomes.
A black and white photograph of The Librarian of Weeping Bank beside the Coventry Vision Hub sign
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
As a #writer, lover of #horror & #ghoststories & a believer in encouraging #reading in all its forms, The Librarian wants to know what you've been working on & would like him to pin up on the noticeboard for #NationalYearofReading. Books, blogs or podcasts, add your links below!
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Librarian ascending the stairs of Droitwich Library to The Gallery, where he told his two 'Tales After Dark'. Isn't it time you visited your local library again? It is the #NationalYearofReading, after all.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Librarian captured in a reflective mood before terrifying a Longton audience with 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church'. With grateful thanks to Amy and the library team.
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Jon Dies At The End @accordingtojond.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Broken the back of the toughest chapter I’ve done for No Digging. It might yet be okay.
Peter Capaldi in Martin’s Close.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A visual walkthrough of the full range of The Librarian's stories. You can also access these 'story covers' on the photo carousel on the newly designed events page on our website.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A fantastic first visit to #Burton Library. With a staggering 85 people attending, The Librarian took great delight in bringing some chills to the warm summer evening. In partnership with Staffordshire Libraries & in support of the #NationalYearofReading & #GoAllIn2026 campaign.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Planning a future film collaboration with #AyviannaSnow... A wonderful afternoon spent at the beautiful Winter Garden Restaurant planning a future collaboration with actor/producer Ayvianna Snow to bring a Weeping Bank tale to the screen. As they say, watch this space...
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Great catchup this week with the in-demand @bronteschiltz.bsky.social. As well as writing for The Big Issue, she’s the go-to for all things Gothic in pop culture, recently contributed to the Comma Press 'Monster Capital' anthology & somehow still finds time to support Weeping Bank. 🖤
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Johnny Mains @johnnymains.co.uk · 20/06/2026
E. Nesbit fans rejoice!
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Join us here, in the bowels of Weeping Bank Library, to usher in #SpookySeason with a rare reading of this standout story from The Librarian's collection. A strange, weird tale of urban folklore, this is unlike any story you will have heard him read before. More details below...
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Yesterday, we went on a ramble to photograph the setting of a story that has been silent for far too long. ​This autumn, we are bringing our popular online readings back with... 'The Dwelling'. ​Keep your eyes peeled - we’ll reveal the finished imagery & booking link next week.
A sandstone rock house in the woodsA sandstone rock house in the woods A sandstone rock house in the woods
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're blown away to be spotlighted for the second time in @emmadark.bsky.social's DARK CORNER column in #WeBelongDead magazine after she joined us for a reading of 'Pock' at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London, which, she writes, included "one heck of a jump scare".
An article from the Weeping Bank Gazette about the Librarian's London show being spotlighted in We Belong Dead magazine
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
With acclaimed writer & director Sean Hogan meeting #NationalYearofReading participants in #Staffordshire. Sean spoke about his journey into screenwriting, directing & writing novels, with a particular focus on the role reading has played in his life.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A first airing of 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church' at the #Leek Loves Books festival & another full house of ghost story fans. The whoops & cheers at the end were as welcome as when everyone jumped out of their seats. Still tickets for #Droitwich, #Burton & #Longton. Link below 👇
A room of people listening to The Librarian tell a story in an old building. He has bookcases and a Grandfather clock behind him and a table with a lamp next to him.The Librarian holding his book of tales, looking out from the open door of the Quaker Meeting House in Leek.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Before appearing at #RomfordFilmFestival this weekend, #BritishHorrorStudio British Indie Horror Artist of the Year #AyviannaSnow visited Codsall Library before heading off to meet a reading group of aspiring actors and writers.
Ayvianna Snow stood next to The Librarian of Weeping Bank in a library.
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Jon Dies At The End @accordingtojond.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Well this was a nice gift from @weepingbank.bsky.social!
A lapel badge saying SIGNALMAN.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Welcome to Weeping Bank - the acclaimed ghost story experience, bridging the gap between page and stage. 'It's just one person on a stage... how scary can it be?' The Folklore Podcast Find out for yourself... weepingbank.com
A noticeboard displaying a long list of venues and dates where The Librarian will be reading in 2026.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The lecture theatre at #Longton Library was the latest venue to host The Librarian's tales. And it went so well we booked to return on 23rd July! www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank In partnership with Stoke Libraries & in support of the #NationalYearOfReading & the #GoAllIn2026 campaign.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This year, The Librarian has brought out one of his earlier tales, 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church', from his private, padlocked collection deep within Weeping Bank Library. Leek is sold out, so don't delay booking for the others. Links to book are in the comments 👇
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
This year, The Librarian has brought out one of his earlier tales, 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church', from his private, padlocked collection deep within Weeping Bank Library. Leek is sold out, so don't delay booking for the others. Links to book are in the comments 👇
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Tonight, a sold out audience started the evening bathed in sunshine at our first visit to #Uttoxeter Library, but ended it in shadows - chilled by The Librarian's two midsummer ghost stories on #Walpurgisnacht - the #Halloween of Central & Northern Europe. #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading
A man sat by a writing bureau and old lamp, ready to start telling a ghost story
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All In The Telling - The Ghost Story Network @allinthetelling.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
There are places even our lantern fails to illuminate...this week we brave the eerie village of @weepingbank.bsky.social - original stories of hauntings, witchcraft and urban unease, masterfully written and read by The Librarian. Touring all year-round. Dare you visit? www.weepingbank.com
A man sits next to a writing desk reading. There are candles and piles of books near his feet.
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Quinborne Community Centre @quinborne.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Quinborne Community Centre is absolutely delighted to be able to bring you a live performance from @weepingbank.bsky.social Tickets are on sale now and available at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/quinborne For more information on Weeping Bank please visit their website: www.weepingbank.com
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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...
3 people standing together. A.G. Smith, Claire Louise Amias, Jonathan Rigby.Star Reviews and a woman in a Victorian dress.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Sold out in Uttoxeter, Longton & Leek! I couldn't resist snapping a photo of our noticeboard on the way in to work. Yes, you read it right - our next 3 eerie readings are already sold out. Even Droitwich is already half gone. Well, it is the #NationalYearofReading #GoAllIn
A library noticeboard showing Upcoming Readings by The Librarian of Weeping Bank
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We have our tickets... #Wolverhampton don't miss this exquisitely eerie show.
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
We've just heard the amazing news that Stoke-on-Trent Libraries have started displaying the Weeping Bank Library Challenge as part of the #nationalyearofreading2026. Pictured here is a display in #Bentilee Library. Discover the challenge online for yourself at weepingbank.com/library-challenge
Display of horror books in a library
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Tickets are going quickly for our first visit to The Edge Arts Centre in #MuchWenlock, #Shropshire, on Sat 21 November. 'The Oratory' A chilling tale from #WeepingBank - the acclaimed ghost story experience, bridging the gap between page and stage. www.ticketsource.co.uk/edgeartscent...
Church steeple under a red sky
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All In The Telling - The Ghost Story Network @allinthetelling.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We cast our lantern over the cursed pages of @tbodal.bsky.social - original&classic stories masterfully written, adapted&performed by @adamzed.bsky.social (host of @ghoststorybookclub.bsky.social) - new show Deepest Fears&podcast Deadvault with @mikemuncer.bsky.social coming soon. adamzrobinson.com
A man's face in red with variations of the same face receeding into darknessTwo men seated by a microphone.
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All In The Telling - The Ghost Story Network @allinthetelling.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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
7 ghost story performers on Bluesky
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Tickets are now on sale for our return to #Leicester this November. Dare you hear the legend of Pock? www.leicestermuseums.org/event-detail...
Errie photograph of a witch by a lake.
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All In The Telling - The Ghost Story Network @allinthetelling.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Our lantern light falls on the extraordinary @jamescswanton.bsky.social - a masterful actor who has brought chilling life to phantoms & monsters on the big & small screen. James also performs the ghost stories of #CharlesDickens - an essential event for all storytelling fans. www.jamesswanton.com
James SwantonJames Swanton as The Mummy
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All In The Telling - The Ghost Story Network @allinthetelling.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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
Claire Louise AmiasQuotation
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Our Library Challenge encourages people to discover the #ghoststory in all its forms, visit their #library to explore further & share their favourites. Libraries can download the booklet, but anyone can discover #ghoststories right now at www.weepingbank.com/library-challenge #GoAllIn2026
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Highly recommended. 👇👇👇👇👇
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Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Last night we launched the Weeping Bank Library Challenge, inviting you to discover The Librarian's tales & the spooky stories that inspired him. www.weepingbank.com/library-challenge Thanks to Emma of the National Literacy Trust, who joined us to talk about the #NationalYearofReading2026.
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EMMA DARK 🎬 @emmadark.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
📢 Delighted to announce I’ll be a guest and appearing on the Creative Voices Panel & Q&A at Shy Films ‘The Easter Edit: Networking in Bloom’, Karma Sanctum Soho, London on Thursday, 2nd April. The event also boasts a ‘Pitch & Hatch: Connect Session’, live entertainment and much more 👇
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EMMA DARK 🎬 @emmadark.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🏆 Honoured to be nominated for a Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award for ‘Best Column’ – my fifth year in a row – for my regular column DARK CORNER in WE BELONG DEAD magazine. To vote, email David Colton at taraco@aol.com by midnight Friday, May 1st. Full details at rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/
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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Absolutely thrilled to be returning to the storyteller's chair for another gripping tale of the supernatural for #halloween2026. A chiller from #AlgernonBlackwood for my 6th year reading these classic tales at an array of wonderful venues. More details here: neunoir.wordpress.com/2026/03/19/a...
neunoir.wordpress.com
Algernon Blackwood’s The Listener
A struggling writer chances on cheap rooms in a quiet London cul de sac, only to discover the real price is far higher than expected.
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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
ANALOG HORROR 📹✍ Short Story Course w/ @bronteschiltz.bsky.social 📍 Online Via Zoom 📅 Wed 6-8pm: May 6, 20, Jun 3, 17 & Jul 1, 15. Explore the worlds of found-text and Analog Horror with author Brontë Schiltz, and get your work published in a Comma eBook. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/analog-hor...
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