Andrew Hurley, Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, will lead this creative writing workshop, using weird and wonderful items from The Whitaker collections. Inspired by the female gothic, join us as we explore items including a Scold’s Bridle, Witches Jugs and various pieces of artwork in this creative session.  

Join writer and performer Adam Z. Robinson for a special Halloween creative workshop and learn how to write spine-tingling ghost stories. Ever wanted to create your own spine-chilling tales? Do you want to improve your creative writing craft? Join writer, theatre-maker and workshop leader Adam Z. Robinson for this thrilling and productive workshop on ghost […]

Join storyteller Adam Z. Robinson as he performs his ghost story 'The Cry of the Bubák' and chats about his new touring show Nightmares. Ghost story performance: The Cry of the BubákWritten and performed by Adam Z. Robinson Join storyteller Adam Z. Robinson as he performs his ghost story 'The Cry of the Bubák'. A […]

A free writers event hosted by Comma Press. Explore gothic literature with author Bronte Shiltz, with readings, workshops and a Q&A session. Comma Press Writers' days are perfect for beginner writers to experiment with new forms and meet new people! Join us in Manchester this October for a gothic workshop, led by author Bronte Shiltz, followed […]

Join us for the launch of Andrew Michael Hurley's latest spine-chilling novel, Barrowbeck, a sublimely dark slice of folk horror centering on the titular village of Barrowbeck on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border, whose inhabitants are plagued by an unforgiving presence from the past at its eeriest. Andrew Michael Hurley will be joined by local author and lecturer, […]

Many people in the local area have fond memories of viewing Tsantsa (the shrunken head) as a child. In fact, the question we get asked most is ‘where is it and why is it not on display?’ In this talk, we invite you to share your memories of our shrunken head, before we explore the reasons […]