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A warning to the curious

A Warning to the Curious

22 November 2024

Nunkie Theatre Company presents Two Ghost Stories by M R James

Nunkie Theatre Company presents

A Warning to the Curious – Two Ghost Stories by M R James

Performed by Robert Lloyd Parry

“Sometimes, you know, you see him, and sometimes you don't. It’s just as he pleases. I think: he's there, but he has some power over your eyes...”

M R James first wrote his ghost stories to perform to friends in Kings College Cambridge. Now, 120 years after their first publication, Nunkie Theatre Company have bought two of the eeriest and most entertaining back to life in this gripping, candlelit one-man show.

Lost Hearts was among the first stories the author wrote and it offers one of his most memorable villains, the predatory scholar Mr Abney. It is paired here with perhaps James’s most poignant and personal work: A Warning to the Curious, in which a young archaeologist is haunted and hunted by the guardian of an ancient treasure. 

“Lloyd Parry’s mastery of the role is itself an act of possession.”

The New Yorker

 

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Sun 25 Oct 2026

Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Arts Workshop   |   Studios   |   12:00 - 15:30
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Sat 31 Oct 2026

Tutored Life Drawing

Arts Workshop   |   Studios   |   10:00 - 12:30
Tutored Life-Drawing with Luisa Ramazzotti at Birnam Arts
Sat 31 Oct 2026

Halloween special - Free Portraits

Arts Workshop   |   Gallery   |   18:00 - 20:00
Halloween special - Free Photographic Portraits with Graham Robb at Birnam Arts
Sun 15 Nov 2026

Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Arts Workshop   |   Studios   |   12:00 - 15:30
Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring with Kristina Merchant at Birnam Arts
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Birnam Dunkeld
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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

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Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!

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We’ve always enjoyed Birnam Arts and all it has to offer - lovely venue, library and classes and a great friendly cafe.

Donella Kirkland   |   Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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This is a lovely light and welcoming building with a cafe and library during the day and some really excellent concerts and shows of all genres mostly in the evening. It's an intimate space but with capacity for several hundred people and tends to be competitively priced. It relies on volunteer support and is an excellent community hub.

Katharine Preedy   |   Google Reviews

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