Events

Ghost Stories For Christmas

Supernatural & Gothic Stories for the Festive Season...

Gav Cross, Norton’s Narrator returns with more performed readings of ghost stories, perfect for the long, dark nights.

This is a new show for the 2025 Festive Season. The Victorians made telling ghost stories at Christmas a festive fixture. And who are we to avoid this haunting tradition?

Expect Christmas and seasonally-themed stories to chill the spine.

Warm yourself with the thought that these stories will come to an end. A grisly one usually.

With storytelling and performed readings described as “Jackanory for Grown Ups”, Gav brings a unique and whole new set of classic tales to tell. His sold out shows are the perfect evening for those that like to perch on the edge of their seat.

Bring your bravest face and perhaps a warm hand to hold? Age guidance 14+ suggested.

2hrs (Including and interval)

“A Master Storyteller” northwestend.com

“Gav's ability to beguile a room, is unparalleled.” Bradford Literature Festival

“Gav’s After Supper Ghost Stories was a masterclass in storytelling. By the end of the night, even the most restless meme-spewing teen in attendance sat totally captivated by his raucous and suspenseful retelling of these classic tales. We can’t wait to welcome him back.” Pound Arts

"Gav is an exceptional storyteller.” Storyhouse, Chester

“Professional storyteller and comedy performer Gav Cross held the audience in the palm of his hands.” Highlights Rural Touring Scheme 

A new adaptation and performed reading by Gav Cross, Norton’s Narrator.

This 14th Century epic story, set in the festivities of King Arthur's court between Christmas and New Year is now retold at Norton Priory as a ‘betwixtmas’ treat.

Bravery and honour, chivalry and courtliness, these are the markers of a great knight of King Arthur's Court. Young Gawain must settle the promise made to the terrifying Green Knight.

A monstrous terror that Gawain beheaded to protect his King.

But did not bring about its demise...

With adventure and terror, promises and frailties, this story has lasted seven centuries. Reputed to have been written in Cheshire, we can easily imagine that it was performed and told as an entertainment on this very spot, when the story was newly written.

Join master storyteller, performer and Norton’s Narrator Gav Cross, as he brings to life a new version of this classic text.

Beware the ‘Wilds of the Wirral’.
Beware the Green Chapel.
Beware the Green Knight.

This traditional story for the liminal and lost days between Christmas and New Year is a perfect accompaniment to the heritage wonder of the venue. Will Norton’s own Green Man approve?

Bring your bravest face and perhaps a warm hand to hold?

Age guidance 14+ suggested / 2hrs (Including an interval)

“A Master Storyteller.”
North West End

“Gav's ability to beguile a room, is unparalleled.”
Bradford Literature Festival

“Gav’s After Supper Ghost Stories was a masterclass in storytelling. By the end of the night, even the most restless meme-spewing teen in attendance sat totally captivated by his raucous and suspenseful retelling of these classic tales. We can’t wait to welcome him back.”
Pound Arts

"Gav is an exceptional storyteller.”
Storyhouse, Chester

“Professional storyteller and comedy performer Gav Cross held the audience in the palm of his hands.”
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme