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Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween

Three ghost stories by M R James Performed by R M Lloyd Parry "His eyes were deep-sunk.

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 20:00 The Old Woollen

Overview

Three ghost stories by M R James Performed by R M Lloyd Parry "His eyes were deep-sunk. And over them, from the brows to the cheek-bone, hung cobwebs. " Three tales of the restless dead, by the master of the English ghost story.

In Rats a reading holiday in a quiet coastal inn is thrown into confusion by a horribly thin Something in the neighbouring room. In An Evening's Entertainment a blackberry thicket on a country lane conceals the site of a blasphemous and bloody ritual.

And in The Tractate Middoth the bookstacks of a University Library are host to an unnaturally strong smell of dust... There are no safe spaces in the world of M R James. Old Woollen favourite Robert Lloyd Parry who bears a striking physical resemblance to James.

'His candlelit performances have been covered by The New Yorker, The Fortean Times, The Spectator, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Washington Post, The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Morning Star. "Lloyd Parry's mastery of the role...

" The New Yorker "The perfect mix of humour, warmth, apprehension and profound unease. " The Sunday Times

Getting there

The Old Woollen

The Old Woollen is a venue at 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, in Leeds. It mainly hosts pop, rock and indie concerts, along with some theatre and days out and activities.

Address
83-85 Town St., Farsley, LS28 5UJ Leeds
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Tickets & pricing

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Box office 17,35 £ —
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Frequently asked questions

Where does Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween take place?

Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween takes place at The Old Woollen (LS28 5UJ Leeds).

When does Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween take place?

The scheduled date is 28 October 2026 at 20:00.

What time does Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween start?

Time listed for Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween: 20:00 on 28 October 2026 at The Old Woollen. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.

How much are tickets for Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween?

Tickets for Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween start from £17.35, as listed by the ticket seller. Indicative price, to be confirmed with the ticket seller.

How do I get to The Old Woollen?

The Old Woollen is located at 83-85 Town St., Farsley, LS28 5UJ Leeds. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.

What type of event is Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween?

Not Truly Dead: Candlelit Stories for Halloween is classified as “Talks & meet-ups” in the TicketPiazza listings.