Ghost Stories for Christmas

Join Edwyrdian Tales beside the glittering lights of the Christmas Tree for three haunting ghost stories of the season. This year our night of festive spirits features terrors from classic authors of the age… H.R. Wakefield, Algernon Blackwood and an original tale from the pen of our storyteller.

In “Lucky’s Grove” a family discover the dangers of bringing in the wrong Christmas Tree for their celebrations. The twinkling fairy lights cannot illuminate the very real darkness they have let loose into their home. In “The Wendigo” a lonely hunting party in far flung pine forests hear the terrible call of the wild. Something walks amongst the towering trees, and upon the wind itself. And in “The Elder Son” a father tries to carve the perfect Christmas gift from a broken tree. A gift he bitterly regrets as soon as it is made.

Bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas...

A one-man performance, directed and haunted by Matthew Wood

Please note this is a live performance by Edwyrdian Tales at The Hold, Ipswich – the performance is not being streamed on-line.

(The performance is not suitable for children under 10 years of age)

Getting there:

The Hold, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LR

By car

Please note, The Hold car park is separate to the University of Suffolk car park, but you need to drive through the university car park to reach The Hold parking.

By foot

The Hold is a 10-15 minute walk from Ipswich town centre. Cycle parking is available on site.

By bus

The nearest bus stop is on Grimwade Street and Old Cattle Market and Tower Ramparts, Ipswich’s main bus stations, are 12 and 16 minutes’ walk to The Hold respectively.

By train

The Hold is a one mile walk from Ipswich Station.

Doors open 7pm, performance 7.30pm

Performance is 1 hr 40mins including a 20min interval

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