Rough & Ready: Scary Story Night
Spooky and Silly Night of Horror/Comedy -After the sell-out success of last year's Halloween horror/comedy night, she's back (a haunting ooOOooOOoo sound).In 1816, the eruption of Mount Tambora led to the "Year Without a Summer". Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley were visiting Lord Byron by Lake Geneva and were stuck inside with the gloomy weather (primary school wet play style) and dead bored. Byron had the idea to have a ghost story writing competition. Mary Shelley (18) was initially stressed, but soon wrote Frankenstein.
In 2026, a small number of writers and comedians (see line-up) will gather in the gorgeous red velvet basement of Aces and Eights on "the Tuesday 20th October of Halloween" to rapidly write (brave) and read (beautiful) some spooky and funny tales by torchlight, trying their hardest not to pull a Mary Shelley and accidentally write a hugely influential work of gothic literature.-
For traditional ghost stories, horror-comedy, comedy-horror, and some delightfully spooky surprises, join us for one night only. Wimps welcome.-Doors 7.30pm, Show Starts 8.00pm Finished by 10pm, with IntervalWhy not grab a pizza upstairs before
100% of ticket proceeds go to the artists. Patron of the Arts ticket - additional 2 quid goes towards the non-performing artists, such as graphic design and photography.
Aces and Eights Bar & Pizza156-158 Fortess Road, London, NW5 2HP
Sarah Morgan is a seasoned TV comedy writer, horror film writer, (G)hostess of The Fear podcast about the overlap of comedy and horrorJames Coward is a comedian, writer and hideous young man. He is currently developing his debut character comedy hour, James Coward is Your Uncle, which is about a hideous old man @james.coward Kristin Burniston is an American who has lived here since before you were born. Too bad the elocution lessons haven't stuck, as she is tired of explaining that she isn't a tourist. An award-winning screenwriter and novelist, she is obsessed with hags, witches, and werewomen @kristinbwritesAdam Ernest Pickard is a sketch comedian, standup, and comedy writer; he's a member of Tiny Umbrellas, a regular contributor to Chaff magazine, and the incumbent UK Pun Champion (though I cannot 100% guarantee I will have puns tonight). I also sometimes like to change what grammatical person I'm using halfway through writing my bio, just for fun. @adamernestpickardWilliam Burke a live wire of esoteric humour and chronic exhaustion. Semifinalits LGBT comedian of the year 2026, Semifinalist So You Think You're Funny 2026.Gabriela Godinho-Moxon is a London-based actor and writer, and founder of Never Over Theatre Company. Her recent work includes Everything and Nothing at Paradise in the Vault, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Lion & Unicorn Theatre. In her free time, she educates her many, many blog readers about how much better life was in the 00s and terrifies her friends through her method acting in Assassins (Hen Do Version) @gabriela_godinho_moxonDavid Hoskin is an award winning comic performer, writer and voice over artist. He's got big legs and a great attitude. Soraya Dabdoub is a writer and actress who makes people laugh (sometimes on purpose!). The accent is from Kingston, Jamaica and thinks its scary when people yell b*mb*cl**t at her as a reaction. @sassysori Sarah Morgan is a seasoned TV comedy writer, horror film writer, (G)hostess of The Fear podcast about the overlap of comedy and horrorand more TBA
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