Special Event

The Poems of Poe

18 October 2025
7pm
£12

VML Theatre perform the poems of Edgar Allen Poe in an atmospheric setting.

Come and join us for this evocative and immersive Halloween season performance with a difference.

The poems and works of literary legend and gothic American writer Edgar Allen Poe are brought to life by VML theatre in the atmospheric setting of the Norton Priory Undercroft.

The company will perform a selection of excerpts from Poe's most well known and classic poems and stories such as The Pit and The Pendulum, The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart and Masque of the Red Death.

The performance starts at 7pm with an interval of 20 minutes. Refreshments will be available during this time.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Visitor information

Address

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens

Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SX
01928 569895

Opening times

10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Winter)

10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Summer)

Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open Thursday during school holidays.

Exclusions and safety measures

The Walled Garden is open 12pm - 4pm during the summer season only.

Pre-booked ticket recommended for best prices.

Entry via the main entrance in museum visitor centre.

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