Hampshire Libraries & The Crick Crack Club present STORIES IN THE DARK With Ben Haggarty, Sarah Liisa Wilkinson, and music by Sheema Mukherjee Hampshire Libraries join forces with storytelling powerhouse The Crick Crack Club to step out of time and into a moment of wild uncertainty. Come with us into the unmapped terrain of stories told in absolute darkness, shot through with enchantment, transformation, things lost, things found, grown-up fairytale and weird myth. With stories told by Ben Haggarty & Sarah Liisa Wilkinson and music by Sheema Mukherjee, your ears will be your guide, and anything you see will be in the cinema of your imagination. Follow us into the dark... FAQ Will it be dark?Yes! The performance space will be completely dark. How long is the show?The show will last approximately 60mins. Will I be admitted if I'm late?No. Latecomers cannot enter the space because that would let the light in and disrupt the show. Is it for children? No - this is an event for adults aged 18 or over. I'm scared of the dark. I suffer from claustrophobia. Should I come? No - you wouldn't enjoy yourself. I'm visually impaired. Can I come?Yes! This show is for everyone regardless of your state of sight. Guide dogs are also welcome but bear in mind that they will also be required to sit in complete darkness for the show duration. How will I find my seat?Our team will allocate you your seat and guide you to it. Should you have any concerns or specific access requirements please speak to a member of the team before entering the hall. Can we take drinks in?No and we recommend that you dont drink alcohol before the event. That way, you can keep your wits about you and youre less likely to need the bathroom during the show! What if I need or want to leave? If you feel unwell, or need to leave the event, we will have staff on hand to help you. As you enter the space youll be given an LED tea-light. If you turn it on during the show, a member of staff will come to find you and guide you out of the space. You wont be able to re-enter the event once you have left. Is there a bar? The Arc Cafe/Bar will be open after the show. What about phones? Please turn your phone off before entering the space, and please resist the temptation to check your phone during the show even to check the time - because it will light up the space and spoil the event for others. What else do I need to know?Please avoid bringing lots of luggage to the event. We can provide a space to leave belongings outside the performance space, but this will not be a secure cloakroom. Can I meet the performers? Sure! They'd love to chat to you after the show. Content:This performance contains descriptions of and references to sex, threat, violence, death and birth contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor.