Joseph Addison: THE DRUMMER, or THE HAUNTED HOUSE A comedy. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty’s servants: 1715 I believe I hunted this play down because of Doug Skinner’s Music from Elsewhere which I have been reading for a while and quite enjoying but progress through it has been…
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A Christmas Ghost Story: Spook Rock
The Fox Spirit Christmas ghost story tradition continues…
Spirits Gather
As the Mummers begin their revels, St George fights the Dragon, or the Galoshins begin the games, we begin a time of reflection for change in the new year. It’s a time for taking stock, making decisions — and who am I kidding? It’s a time for mellow quiet, good food, and peaceful recharging. There…
The Pallid Mist
Follow me into the pallid mist And I will give you a lover’s kiss; Should the sun rise before you flee You’ll have to bide a while with me. Johnny, oh Johnny, don’t walk in the mist And don’t share the secrets of girls you have kissed. Your heart, forged from marble so cold and…
TOA/V: The Underpass
Sure, it’s not October Country quite yet, but here’s a little spooky tale that’s bound to please — by which I mean make you shudder. THE UNDERPASS is genuinely unsettling and has brilliant sound design, so turn it up (or wear headphones if you don’t want to frighten your co-workers). Chilling good fun. Check out…