Pleasing Terrors: The 2026 M R James Symposium
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A two-part symposium discussion of Britain’s most celebrated creator of classic ghost stories, comprising panels on M R James - the writer, his life and times; and on M R James' writing and Jamesian fiction - the classic ghost story tradition.
Panel 1: M R James - the writer, his life and times
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Panelists: Paula Dempsey, Tracy Hayes, Darryl Jones, Marisa Linton
Moderator: Elena Tchougounova-Paulson
Panel 2: M R James' writing and Jamesian fiction - the classic ghost story tradition
3.30 - 5:00 PM
Panelists: Helen Grant, Tim Jarvis, Reggie Oliver
Moderator: Dan Coxon
Panel 1: M R James - the writer, his life and times
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Panelists: Paula Dempsey, Tracy Hayes, Darryl Jones, Marisa Linton
Moderator: Elena Tchougounova-Paulson
Panel 2: M R James' writing and Jamesian fiction - the classic ghost story tradition
3.30 - 5:00 PM
Panelists: Helen Grant, Tim Jarvis, Reggie Oliver
Moderator: Dan Coxon
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Where is it happening?
Drayton Arms Theatre, London, United Kingdom
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Host or PublisherPleasing Terrors: The M R James Festival
