What's On Performances & Talks Tales After Dark: Gunpowder, Treason... Tales After Dark is our series of intimate evening storytelling experiences for adults, each with a different theme, new tales to experience and time for a tipple. "I cannot tell you how marvellous an evening this was. Sublime storytelling in such an atmospheric house." 5 November Which resident of West Horsley Place should stay at home on November 5th? Who disobeys the king and loses his head? And just who is that servant skulking in the shadows? Join us for playful historical stories and folktales, woven through with spell-binding folk songs as we explore the secret plots and hidden stories of WHP. Enjoy exclusive access to the historical manor house after hours. Discover an incredible library full of ancient books, the history of the Stone Hall (where Henry VIII once dined) and the magic of the beautiful Drawing Room. As the home of BBC Ghosts, fans of the show will not want to miss the opportunity to see the house at night. With special guest Alys Torrance. About Olivia Olivia is a professional storyteller, based in London and originally from Northern Ireland. She works with all ages and communities. From museums to universities, broadcasters to libraries, caves to castles. Olivia works with many of the major names in the cultural sector – from the British Museum and the National Gallery to Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. She has also collaborated on storytelling projects with everyone from the University of Utrecht to the Royal Society of British Architects, the National Literacy Trust to English Heritage. We are delighted to have her as our storyteller-in-residence. About Alys Born in Stroud, half Hungarian and brought up in the middle of nowhere, Alys Torrance told her first story when she was six, about an Eskimo shepherd. She tells stories to adults and young people all over the country and terrifying myths to school children in inner-city London primary schools. Alys founded and co-runs Story Jam, producing storytelling shows and workshops. She is currently touring with Women Who Gave No F**ks. As well as tales of the forests and plains of North and East Europe, the classical world, tricksters and wild old women, Alys is still telling stories about Inuits. Sheep no longer feature. "Absolutely loved this! Wonderful storytelling and a totally immersive experience. I would definitely book again." Important Info: Ticket cost: £20 Tours last approx 60 mins. Tours at 6.30pm and 8pm Suitable for 16+, under 18s must be accompanied Bar open 6 - 9.30pm. Access info HERE Book Manage Cookie Preferences