A reading of MR James' classic short story Casting the Runes - the perfect warm-up for Hallowe'en!
NeuNoir Theatre presents: M.R. James’ Casting The Runes Monday 30th October, Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath Doors 6:45pm for 7:30pm start Tickets £10 from https://thegrandpavilion.co.uk/events/casting-the-runes/Casting The Runes is a strange tale of the occult written by the acknowledged master of the supernatural, M.R. James, read at The Grand Pavilion Matlock Bath on October 30th.
Often described as the greatest of all ghost story writers, James redefined the genre with a series of groundbreaking shorts-many of which were read aloud to gatherings of friends. Strong on atmosphere and with contemporary settings, his terrifying tales were designed to chill. Forgoing Gothic cliches and lengthy expositions, he exploited the over-active imaginations of his readers, cleverly leaving them to ponder the horror of the situations he threw his unprepared protagonists into.
Casting The Runes was first published in James’ second collection,1911’s More Ghost Stories, and is widely considered his best work. The story of a demonic curse, it was famously adapted into a film in 1957 (retitled Night Of The Demon)–with a line of dialogue from the movie later finding its way into Kate Bush’s The Hounds Of Love. Read by actor Richard Usher (Sweet Cherry Publishing’s Sherlock Holmes audiobooks; BBC Radio; The Lost Hancocks: Vacant Lot), Casting The Runes is the third production from NeuNoir, whose previous spooky outings have included readings of WH Hodgson’s Carnacki: The Ghost Hunter and EF Benson’s The Outcast.
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAwsQpJHLeA
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The Temple
Located in Matlock Bath, The Temple guest house is set in 2 acres of land and features an award-winning bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
The Hermitage Bed &
Offering a terrace and views of the river, The Hermitage Bed & Breakfast is set in Matlock in the Derbyshire Region, 33 km from Nottingham. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV.
Bank House B&B
Offering a restaurant, the Bank House B&B is located in picturesque spa town of Matlock. With free WiFi access and free parking available, the property is surrounded by the countryside..
The Penthouse
The Penthouse is a holiday home set in Matlock Bank in the Derbyshire Region and is 300 metres from Gullivers Kingdom. The holiday home is 500 metres from Heights of Abraham. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The Cables
Situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, The Cables features a hot tub, outdoor pizza oven and 2 patio areas. A guest lounge with log fire, Nintendo Wii and Sky TV is also on offer, as well as free on-site parking..
Stone Lodge
Featuring a restaurant, stone lodge is located in Matlock. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi access is available in all areas. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.
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