Weeping Bank

A welcome return to #Cannock and another sold-out reading of 'Figure on the Pier' in partnership with #Staffordshire Libraries.
50 people jumping out of their seats is quite a sight!
This outing marked yet another literary event in support of the #NationalYearofReading2026.

#GoAllIn2026
#Libraries

Our first event at Bromsgrove Library as part of our ongoing tour in support of #nationalyearofreading2026 - a packed audience rediscovering the joy of #libraries #goallin

One year ago. #thesignalman

I can't believe it's been a year since we were there. Unforgettable day.

The Librarian read his tale 'Figure on the Pier' at Rugeley Library last night, once again supporting the #NationalYearofReading2026 & #NationalStoryTellingWeek2026 by bringing sell-out crowds back into libraries with his acclaimed ghost storytelling experience.

#GoAllIn2026

You don't want to miss this. Another chilling story from the brilliant @tbodal.bsky.social

JOIN ME on Thursday 12 February for THE BONEHOUSE - a live-streamed ghost story. Tickets are Pay What You Decide and are available at the link in the image. Book now!

We are so pleased that our upcoming #WeepingBank events are now featured on LibraryOn events page, sitting alongside the fantastic range of activities happening in libraries across the country.

See what you can discover at libraryon.org

A full house for 'Tales After Dark' at Malvern Library last night.

#WeepingBank is proud to support #NationalYearofReading2026 by bringing sell-out crowds back into libraries with its acclaimed ghost storytelling experience, bridging the gap between page & stage.

#GoAllIn2026

Thank you, Emma. It was a delight to read for you all.

2/2 POCK is now booking across the country. More info at weepingbank.com. Photo by Jason D. Brawn (post‑processed by me)
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#Theatre #DarkStorytelling #LondonArtsScene

1/2 📚 I had a fabulous time last night watching POCK, the latest dark tale to escape the vaults of Weeping Bank Library, at the Old Red Lion Playhouse in Islington. Pictured here with ‘The Librarian’ himself. A great reminder of how powerful live performance can be.

A creepy and uncanny Sunday night witnessing the reading of two Gothic tales.

The first tale is a ghost story, in the vein of Edith Nesbit and M.R. James.

The second segment is about witchcraft that fits well in the folk horror category.

#ghoststories #folkhorror #folkhorrorrevival

The Bewdley tunnel, as seen in The Signalman (BBC, Lawrence Gordon Clark, 1976).

Planning something VERY special for 22 December 2026, the 50th anniversary of The Signalman.

Clear your diaries and for God’s sake, clear the way.

A chalk board saying "Tonight: Weeping Bank "Pock" 6pm

A table, chair, and backdrop of books prepared for the Librarian to begin his tale.

Second trip was to the Old Red Lion Theatre pub in Islington to hear The Librarian's latest chilling tale from @weepingbank.bsky.social a familiar story called 'Pock".

A fantastic start to 2026 with The Librarian reading his tale 'Pock' to a packed audience at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London.

The tour continues with performances in Malvern and Rugeley this month, both already sold out.

Thank you for coming to hear a Weeping Bank tale.

Always great to catch up with David Morrissey and get some excellent ghost story recommendations. A fantastic day in Featherstone meeting library champions - David's talk had everyone motivated and asking pertinent questions about the craft of acting.

This event is now SOLD OUT

This event is now SOLD OUT.

Early bird tickets are now on sale for our first visit to The Edge Arts Centre in #MuchWenlock, #Shropshire, on Sat 21 November.

'The Oratory'
A chilling tale from #WeepingBank - the acclaimed ghost story experience, bridging the gap between page and stage.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/edgeartscent...

Make that just... two!

Just 3 tickets left for our return visit to Old Red Lion Theatre in London.

'Pock'
18th January, 6pm

Tickets: www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/tales-after-...

Another chilling tale from Weeping Bank - the acclaimed ghost story experience, bridging the gap between page and stage.

Don't miss this first visit to #Malvern Library by Weeping Bank - the highly acclaimed ghost storytelling show packing out libraries across the Midlands all year round.

'Tales After Dark'
20th Jan 2026, 8pm

Tickets: £6
ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank

Happy New Year to all our followers.

If you're feeling in a reflective mood, take a scroll down our new webpage weepingbank.com/blog, showing highlights from the last few years of touring The Librarian's tales.

We wish you all the best for 2026 and hope to see you soon.

Thank you to @theguardian.com for including my obituary for my wonderful grandpa, John Baddeley, in today’s paper. We miss him every day.

YouTube video by Weeping Bank Ghosts in the Dial: A Musical Companion to Weeping Bank

As a Christmas card of sorts to say thank you to everyone who has joined and supported us this year, we hope you enjoy this video of a selection of vintage tracks hand-picked by The Librarian.
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Wishing you all a dark and peaceful Midwinter.

YouTube video by Weeping Bank Ghosts in the Dial: A Musical Companion to Weeping Bank

The Librarian will be resting his vocal chords over Christmas and the New Year, although he will still be writing his tales between mince pies and mulled wine.

He kicks off the 2026 tour on 18 Jan at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London.

See the full list of events at www.weepingbank.com

More 👇

We're delighted to be featured in the second issue of The Spectral Lines - an essential bit of fireside Christmas reading for the ghost story fan.

Order yours at the link below (copies of Issue One are still available too):

thespectrallines.bigcartel.com

It certainly was 'A Somewhat Gothic Christmas' last night when The Librarian opened with a scary story & then handed over the mic to the musical talents of @toriawooff.bsky.social (pictured), Natalie Wildgoose & Polly Virr.

This was our 30th event of 2025 & a great way to end the year!