Woodlands Drama Group stages M.R. James's first and final ghost stories, 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' and 'A Warning to the Curious', in a double bill.
Woodlands Drama Group are bringing a double bill of M.R. James to the Harrogate Studio Theatre this December, with performances running from Wednesday 9 December to Saturday 12 December. They've paired two of James's ghost stories on one night: Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad and A Warning to the Curious.
If you know James, you know the formula — quiet, creeping dread rather than jump scares. These two are a particular pairing: Oh, Whistle was his first published ghost story, and A Warning to the Curious was his last. Put together, they track a lifetime's obsession with the disturbing echoes of the past, summoning buried secrets, silent landscapes, and the dreadful price of curiosity awakened. It's a double bill that works as a companion piece, showing where he started and where he ended.
There are evening performances at 7:30pm from Wednesday to Friday, and a Saturday matinee at 2:30pm. Tickets are £15.00. It's recommended for ages 14 and over, with under-16s needing to be accompanied by an adult.
Every week we pick 🏆 the 5 best 🏆 things to do in Harrogate and send them to your inbox. Just one weekly email, no spam.
By submitting your email, you accept our Privacy Policy
One practical thing to keep in mind: the Studio is on Oxford Street, and it has 44 steps over three flights of stairs with no lift. If that's a problem, you'll want to check in advance. For those who need it, captioned, relaxed, audio described, and British Sign Language interpreted performances are available. Between the two stories and the run of dates, there's plenty of room to find a night that works for you.
