Weeping Bank
@weepingbank
The acclaimed ghost storytelling experience, bridging the gap between page and stage
As a #writer, lover of #horror & #ghoststories & a believer in encouraging #reading in all its forms, The Librarian wants to know what you've been working on & would like him to pin up on the noticeboard for #NationalYearofReading. Books, blogs or podcasts, add your links below!
The Librarian ascending the stairs of Droitwich Library to The Gallery, where he told his two 'Tales After Dark'. Isn't it time you visited your local library again? It is the #NationalYearofReading, after all.
The Librarian captured in a reflective mood before terrifying a Longton audience with 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church'. With grateful thanks to Amy and the library team.
A visual walkthrough of the full range of The Librarian's stories. You can also access these 'story covers' on the photo carousel on the newly designed events page on our website.
A fantastic first visit to #Burton Library. With a staggering 85 people attending, The Librarian took great delight in bringing some chills to the warm summer evening. In partnership with Staffordshire Libraries & in support of the #NationalYearofReading & #GoAllIn2026 campaign.
Planning a future film collaboration with #AyviannaSnow... A wonderful afternoon spent at the beautiful Winter Garden Restaurant planning a future collaboration with actor/producer Ayvianna Snow to bring a Weeping Bank tale to the screen. As they say, watch this space...
Great catchup this week with the in-demand @bronteschiltz.bsky.social. As well as writing for The Big Issue, she’s the go-to for all things Gothic in pop culture, recently contributed to the Comma Press 'Monster Capital' anthology & somehow still finds time to support Weeping Bank. 🖤
Join us here, in the bowels of Weeping Bank Library, to usher in #SpookySeason with a rare reading of this standout story from The Librarian's collection. A strange, weird tale of urban folklore, this is unlike any story you will have heard him read before. More details below...
Yesterday, we went on a ramble to photograph the setting of a story that has been silent for far too long. This autumn, we are bringing our popular online readings back with... 'The Dwelling'. Keep your eyes peeled - we’ll reveal the finished imagery & booking link next week.
We're blown away to be spotlighted for the second time in @emmadark.bsky.social's DARK CORNER column in #WeBelongDead magazine after she joined us for a reading of 'Pock' at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London, which, she writes, included "one heck of a jump scare".
With acclaimed writer & director Sean Hogan meeting #NationalYearofReading participants in #Staffordshire. Sean spoke about his journey into screenwriting, directing & writing novels, with a particular focus on the role reading has played in his life.
A first airing of 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church' at the #Leek Loves Books festival & another full house of ghost story fans. The whoops & cheers at the end were as welcome as when everyone jumped out of their seats. Still tickets for #Droitwich, #Burton & #Longton. Link below 👇
Before appearing at #RomfordFilmFestival this weekend, #BritishHorrorStudio British Indie Horror Artist of the Year #AyviannaSnow visited Codsall Library before heading off to meet a reading group of aspiring actors and writers.
Welcome to Weeping Bank - the acclaimed ghost story experience, bridging the gap between page and stage. 'It's just one person on a stage... how scary can it be?' The Folklore Podcast Find out for yourself... weepingbank.com
The lecture theatre at #Longton Library was the latest venue to host The Librarian's tales. And it went so well we booked to return on 23rd July! www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank In partnership with Stoke Libraries & in support of the #NationalYearOfReading & the #GoAllIn2026 campaign.
This year, The Librarian has brought out one of his earlier tales, 'The Wood Behind Rokeham Church', from his private, padlocked collection deep within Weeping Bank Library. Leek is sold out, so don't delay booking for the others. Links to book are in the comments 👇
Tonight, a sold out audience started the evening bathed in sunshine at our first visit to #Uttoxeter Library, but ended it in shadows - chilled by The Librarian's two midsummer ghost stories on #Walpurgisnacht - the #Halloween of Central & Northern Europe. #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading
We had a fantastic evening watching @clairelouiseamias.bsky.social deliver a masterclass in performance storytelling with #HauntedShadows. We first saw the show in London & it remains highly recommended. Tour dates & competition details here: www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shad...
Sold out in Uttoxeter, Longton & Leek! I couldn't resist snapping a photo of our noticeboard on the way in to work. Yes, you read it right - our next 3 eerie readings are already sold out. Even Droitwich is already half gone. Well, it is the #NationalYearofReading #GoAllIn
We've just heard the amazing news that Stoke-on-Trent Libraries have started displaying the Weeping Bank Library Challenge as part of the #nationalyearofreading2026. Pictured here is a display in #Bentilee Library. Discover the challenge online for yourself at weepingbank.com/library-challenge
Tickets are going quickly 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...
Tickets are now on sale for our return to #Leicester this November. Dare you hear the legend of Pock? www.leicestermuseums.org/event-detail...
Our Library Challenge encourages people to discover the #ghoststory in all its forms, visit their #library to explore further & share their favourites. Libraries can download the booklet, but anyone can discover #ghoststories right now at www.weepingbank.com/library-challenge #GoAllIn2026
Last night we launched the Weeping Bank Library Challenge, inviting you to discover The Librarian's tales & the spooky stories that inspired him. www.weepingbank.com/library-challenge Thanks to Emma of the National Literacy Trust, who joined us to talk about the #NationalYearofReading2026.
Thanks to everyone who gathered in the dark at Tile Hill Library to listen to 'Pock'. Next up, Central Library in #Coventry city centre on 26 March. Secure your place at ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank. #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026
Tickets have almost gone... www.ticketsource.co.uk/weeping-bank Head to www.weepingbank.com to read more about the acclaimed storytelling experience, that is bridging the gap between page and stage. #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026 #Coventry #horror #ghoststories #gothic
Not many #WorldBookDay2026 events were chilling stories for adults, but that is exactly what happened when The Librarian visited the newly refurbished Wombourne Library, pictured here with staff still wearing their #WorldBookDay costumes. #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026
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