Haunted Book Club Live: The Old Nurse's Tale

Name: Haunted Book Club Live: The Old Nurse's Tale
Start: 2026-05-14T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-14T20:15:00+01:00
Location: The Portico Library

Schedule

Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:15 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Portico Library | Manchester, EN

A Book Club you don’t have to do the reading for. We’ll read it to you… Explore an eerie tale by Manchester's own Elizabeth Gaskell.
About this Event

For enjoyers of eerie tales, curious to know more about the stories that make their skin crawl. Join Norton’s Narrator Gav Cross and author John Reppion as they delve into the stories behind some of your favourite spine-tingling tales. Whether you’re a seasoned ghost story expert or a newcomer to the realm of creepy fiction, Haunted Book Club welcomes all new members with open (and possibly skeletal) arms.

Sit in the midst of this historic library, once frequented by Elizabeth Gaskell, and listen to her short story The Old Nurse's Tale. How do things and buildings can retain memories of anguished people and tragic events. Who or what is haunted the maid and little girl?

Join in the conversation or sit quietly in the dark. Whatever you choose. Keep glancing over your shoulder…

Haunted Book Club brings its first Live event to the Portico Library, a continuation of their bi-weekly live online podcast:

https://linktr.ee/haunted_bookclub

12+ Suggested 90 mins plus an interval.

—----

Audience Feedback for Norton’s Narrator:

“Gav is a remarkable storyteller in a brilliant setting”

“Entertained with live story-telling, delivered by an expressive story

teller.”

“Unique and atmospheric, entertaining and memorable.”

John Reppion is a writer, born in Liverpool.

Since 2003 he has co-written comics in partnership with his wife, Leah Moore, as Moore & Reppion. John's solo-scripted comics work has also appeared in 2000 AD, Judge Dredd Megazine, and Heavy Metal Magazine. He has written books and articles on Weird History, Folklore, Superstition, and Magic for the likes of The History Press, Fortean Times, Daily Grail Online, and Hellebore Zine. John's Horror and Weird Fiction has appeared in anthologies from the likes of Titan Publishing, PS Publishing, Swan River Press, and Sarob Press.

Gav Cross is a storyteller and performer. He creates weird and scary shows for grown ups and families. “The War of the Worlds - An Abridged & Performed Reading”, he brings humour, heart, and a touch of chaos to venues, festivals, and theatres across the UK.