Name: Theatre in the Library: Stories in the Dark
Start: 2025-11-13T19:45:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-13T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Exeter Library

An imaginative storytelling show that takes place in absolute darkness
About this Event

STORIES IN THE DARK

With Ben Haggarty, Sarah Liisa Wilkinson, and music by Sheema Mukherjee

Exeter Library joins forces with storytelling powerhouse The Crick Crack Club to step out of time and into a moment of wild uncertainty...

Come with us into the unmapped terrain of stories told in absolute darkness, shot through with enchantment, transformation, things lost, things found, grown-up fairytale and weird myth. Your ears will be your guide, and anything you see will be in the cinema of your imagination.

SUITABILITY:

Suitable for adults 18+.

This event is not suitable for those who are afraid of the dark or suffer from claustrophobia. Guide dogs are welcome - bearing in mind that they will also be required to sit in complete darkness.

The venue is fully accessible, with large accessible toilets on the ground floor and 3rd floor, via lift or stairs. The Show will take place in the Rougemont Room on the 2nd floor of the Library.

RUNNING TIME: 60mins (approx.) Doors to the Library will open at 7.30pm. The show kicks off at 7.45pm. The bar afterwards will be open until 9.45pm to give those who want it a chance to chat, meet the performers etc.

Tickets are £10 per person.

FAQ

How long is the show? The show will last approximately 60mins.

Will I be admitted if I'm late? No. Latecomers cannot enter the space because that would let the light in and disrupt the show.

Is it for children? No - this is an event for adults aged 18 or over.

I'm scared of the dark. I suffer from claustrophobia. Should I come? No - you wouldn't enjoy yourself.

I'm visually impaired. Can I come? Yes! This show is for everyone regardless of your state of sight. Guide dogs are also welcome but bear in mind that they will also be required to sit in complete darkness for the show duration.

How will I find my seat? Our team will allocate you your seat and guide you to it. Should you have any concerns or specific access requirements please speak to a member of the team before entering the space..

Can we take drinks in? No, and we recommend that you don’t drink alcohol before the event. That way, you can keep your wits about you and you’re less likely to need the bathroom during the show!

What if I need or want to leave? If you feel unwell, or need to leave the event, we will have staff on hand to help you. As you enter the space you’ll be given an LED tea-light. If you turn it on during the show, a member of staff will come to find you and guide you out of the space. You won’t be able to re-enter the event once you have left.

Is there a bar? The Library's pop-up Bar will be open after the show.

What about phones? Please turn your phone off before entering the space, and please resist the temptation to check your phone during the show – even to check the time - because it will light up the space and spoil the event for others.