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M R James Reading by Robert Lloyd Parry

A return to CCCU from film director Robert Lloyd Parry in his one-man performance as M R James. Not to be missed! Photograph by Shelagh Bidwell

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M R James Reading by Robert Lloyd Parry
M R James Reading by Robert Lloyd Parry

Time & Location

01 Dec 2021, 18:30 – 20:30

St. Martin's Priory, St Martin's Priory, N Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1PW, UK

About the event

 Robert Lloyd Parry will be reading ghost stories from one of the best ghost story writers of all time; M R James. The two chosen tales are 'Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad' and 'The Ash-tree'.

Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad is a story set on the Suffolk coast and features a peculiar bronze whistle and long nights that haunt the protagonist. This piece is often considered to be M R James' masterpiece. It is complemented excellently by The Ash-tree, another Suffolk story that takes place at the close of witch trial hysteria where a wealthy woman is accused of witchcraft.

Robert Lloyd Parry has been touring as M R James since 2005 as part of the M R James Project and featured in Mark Gatiss' BBC Documentary M R James: Ghost Writer as the author himself. He has himself produced, written and presented two documentaries based on James’ work: Wits in Felixstowe and Dim Presences.

Due to COVID-19, capacity is limited. Make sure to book in advance, and do not attend if you are experiencing any one of the three main COVID-19 symptoms; a high temperature, persistent cough, or impacted taste and smell. While they are not presently manditory, you are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings, especially in indoor spaces. 

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