When the past isn’t just present—it’s watching.
In Curdle Creek, Yvonne Battle-Felton crafts a haunting and surreal American gothic tale where rituals rule and exile becomes a journey across realms. Osira, a widow bound by the oppressive customs of her all-Black hometown, finds herself cast through time and space, forced to reckon with what her community has inherited—and what must be paid. A layered, literary horror story that asks: what do we owe to the places that raised us?
In Barrowbeck, Andrew Michael Hurley returns with a chilling folk horror set in a secluded valley teetering on the edge of oblivion. As ancient land is carved up and forgotten pacts unravel, the villagers face unexplainable hauntings and creeping dread. From possession to prophecy, Hurley’s vision is steeped in ancestral terror and the quiet horror of a world out of balance.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Theatre
Price: £11/£8 concession - In Person - or £5.50 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
This event will be followed by a book signing in the Signing Space above the Festival Bookshop.
Find out more about ACCESS to our events here, and for information about TICKETS, click here.
Any other questions? Check out our FAQ.