Theatre Storytelling Night
Haunted Book Club Live: The Old Nurse's Tale
Thu, 14 May 2026 6:30pm – 8:15pm The Portico Library
The Portico Library hosts a guided reading of Elizabeth Gaskell's eerie short story, The Old Nurse's Tale. No prior reading required as the tale will be read aloud to participants, offering an atmospheric exploration of this Manchester classic.
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Time 6:30pm – 8:15pm
Venue The Portico Library
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