The Folklore Podcast

The Folklore Podcast


Episode 180 - EDITH NESBIT'S GHOST STORIES

October 21, 2025

While there are many famous names associated with the ghost story, some are less commonly linked, and even fewer are women. In the episode of the podcast we focus on one of those in particular, Edith Nesbit.


Best known as a children's writer under the name E. Nesbit, Edith wrote some effective spooky tales for adults. Many of these have not seen much light of day.


A new one-woman theatre show - HAUNTED SHADOWS - performed by Claire Louise Amias and directed by Jonathan Rigby shines a light on Edith and her gothic stories. I meet Claire to discuss Edith Nesbit's work, and of course her new show.


Haunted Shadows is a production of A Monkey With Cymbals theatre company. Find out more on their website at https://www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shadows


Follow them on social media:

Instagram: @AMonkeyWithCymbals

Facebook: @AMonkeyWithCymbals

X: @Monkeywithcymb

Bluesky: @ClaireLouiseAmias.bsky.social


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