Thom Bailey wants to tell Norfolk and Suffolk scare stories

Thom Bailey, who many will have seen last Christmas in his starring role as one of the Ugly Sisters in Beccles Public Hall’s pantomime, is working in collaboration with the Arts Council and several local venues.

Mr Bailey will be collecting stories from local people to create his new stage show for 2023.

Mr Bailey is particularly keen to hear people's paranormal tales, spooky or occurrences or interactions with the unknown. 

It comes after data from the 2021 census shows Bungay to have the highest number of 'devil worshipping' Satanists in the UK.

He said: “As an east coast actor, born and bred, I have always been interested in the local tales which are so embedded in our culture here in Norfolk and Suffolk.

"Things like Black Shuck are so well known and have made their way into lots of works of music and drama.

"I thought it would be really great to capture some of the other newer stories
which I know people will have.

"I want to hear the ghostly experiences that people are talking about today and use those to make a whole new storytelling show for our area.

"I never thought this dream would come true, but with the support of the Arts
Council and my partner venues, I am so lucky to be able to make this all come to life.

"So, if anyone has a great story to tell from our locality, please do come along or drop
me a message.”

Sea Gull Theatre is on London Road South, Lowestoft (Image: Newsquest)

Starting in February, he will be working with his partners at Freshly Greated to
hold open story-collecting workshops in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.

Mr Bailey is inviting people to pop along to the first session at the Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft on Saturday, February 11 from 10am - 3pm.

The actor will be in Great Yarmouth at St George's theatre on February 18, from 9.30 am to noon.

Alternatively, email your story to Mr Bailey at: info@thombaileytheatre.co.uk