The Terror of Abbadia Mare: Inspired by the Pen of John Hays Hammond Jr.
When:
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 6:00p -
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 9:00p
Monday, Oct 21, 2024 6:00p -
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 9:00p
Where:
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Ave
Gloucester, MA
Admission:
$25
Categories:
Date Idea, History, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.hammondcastle.org/event/the-terror-of-abbadia-mare-inspired-by-the-pen-of-john-hays-hammond-jr/2024-10-21/
The Terror of Abbadia Mare
Inspired by the Pen of John Hays Hammond Jr.
Limited Engagement!
October 21, 22, 23 & 25th
Performances run every 15 minutes.
Tickets are $25 each. This program is appropriate for ages 13 years and older. Availability is limited, reservations are required.
Prepare yourselves, honored guests, for an adventure unlike any other, as the late John Hays Hammond Jr. comes to life for a gathering of his dearest friends and respected colleagues. Within the medieval walls of Hammond’s castle home, secrets and curiosities await.
As you travel through the castle’s darkened corridors and rooms, you’ll encounter some of the most peculiar guests ever assembled. Are they members of a secret society, social and Hollywood royalty, or leaders straddling the boundaries of science and the occult? These mysterious figures have converged at Hammond Castle for a reason, and you’re about to find out why.
This unique promenade theater performance will transport you through time and space. You’ll step into different rooms and meet a captivating cast of characters ranging from Hillman, Hammond’s loyal butler to the eccentric Hammond and his glamorous wife, Irene – each with their own extraordinary tale to share. These stories have been expertly adapted by the talented Doug Cowell and are based on Hammond’s original ghost stories. Hammond’s writing style, reminiscent of the 1920s Weird Tale and the 1950s Pulp Fiction offers a unique blend of supernatural intrigue and kitschy charm.
Beginning on the drawbridge, and leading through multiple rooms within, this walking, theatrical program runs just shy of 60 minutes in total. Performances begin at 6 pm and run every 15 minutes through 9 pm. Performances are limited to groups of 15 audience members at a time. Each story is approximately 8 to 10 minutes long. **Roaring 1920s and similar attire are encouraged!**
