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The spirits of two former York residents rise to share their stories in this new play written for Ghost Week 2026.
As the sainted ‘Pearl of York’ Margaret Clitherow relives the tragic day of her death, she is joined by the spirit of one believed to have been present at her execution in his youth - Guy Fawkes.
Was Margaret’s trial and death the inciting event that set the scene for one of the most explosive (pardon the pun) episodes on the stage of English history?
Haunting period folk music, played on traditional instruments, flows hypnotically through historically-informed storytelling in this atmospheric live performance.
Join The Hallowed Guild of Phantom Players - actor/playwright Andrea Mitchell performer/musician/historical re-enactor Hrafn Rikkardsson and Celtic folk musician/theatre-maker Olivia Graham .
Tickets are £25 each including an interval drink.
York Mansion House Opening Hours
Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am - 5pm (Last entry 4pm)
