16/10/2026
IN JUST OVER A WEEK!
As the nights draw in and autumn settles over Northumberland, what could be better than gathering together for a gripping tale on a dark October evening?
We're delighted to invite you to a special performance of H.G. Wells' classic science-fiction masterpiece, The War of the Worlds, brought vividly to life by acclaimed storyteller Gav Cross.
Sunday 25 October - 7.30pm
Middleton & Todridge Village Hall
Bookings: 07855 444719 or email [email protected]
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AS IT HELPS US MANAGE THE EVENING
Gav is a master of his craft, renowned for his captivating performances that transport audiences straight into the heart of a story.
Here's what audiences and organisers have said about the show:
"You had audiences captivated at every venue."
Cheshire Rural Touring Arts
"Celebrates and highlights classic literature. Everyone came away looking very thoughtful and impacted by what they had just seen. As a producer, that is exactly the feeling you want your audience to come away with."
Bradford Literature Festival
You can find out more about the performance on Gav's website:
https://gavcross.co.uk/the-war-of-the-worlds
If you are a member of a book group ,Highlights his offering a special rate of £10/ticket if bought via the Highlights website :
https://highlightsnorth.co.uk/events/the-war-of-the-worlds-by-hg-wells-a-performed-reading-by-gav-cross/
Please use the promo code WOW10 to receive these discounted tickets for just £10 each. Discounted tickets are limited to 20 tickets per venue.
We hope you'll join us for an evening of extraordinary storytelling, imagination and adventure.