As the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot draws nigh, the spirits of two former York residents rise to share their stories in an atmospheric evening performance.

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 Margarets 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 created exclusively for York Ghost Week 2026.

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 .

Price: Tickets are £25 each including an interval glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative.

Time: The performance will begin at 7.30pm and last for two hours including a 20 minute interval.

Location: York Mansion House, St Helen's Square, York, YO1 9QL

Access: Please note we have two wheelchair spaces available, please email ymhevents@york.gov.uk or call us on 01904 553663 when booking your tickets to secure a wheelchair space.

Non-refundable