Author and folklore expert Mark Rees has recorded a special festive ghost story episode for BBC Radio Wales. Mark explores the chilling folklore of corpse candles and other death omens as part of this eerie Christmas series. This seasonal programme is part of a collection of supernatural specials airing on BBC Radio Wales. Each episode…
Yes, you read that right – Ghosts of Wales is now a theatre show! I’m very pleased to announce that my spooky stories have been adapted for the stage, and premiered in Swansea this October. It’s called Phantoms, and it was the perfect way to count down to Halloween… Where did the idea come from?…
Photos fromGhosts of Wales – Live! at National Waterfront Museum, Swansea: The now-annual Ghosts of Wales – Live! event brought the spookiness to the Swansea Fringe Festival in October, and here are the photos to prove it!
Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives by Mark Rees on Folklore Thursday: Did I ever tell you about the two-headed ghost which terrorised a Welsh community? No? Well, now you can read all about it in my latest Folklore Thursday article!
Mark Rees, an experienced arts editor and art historian, has announced an exciting new Welsh arts column in The Bay magazine. The column, debuting with the July 2018 issue, explores the vibrant and evolving arts scene in Wales. To start, it highlights the remarkable story of The Attic Gallery in Swansea—the country’s longest-running independent art…
Important update: This “Supernatural Evening” event has been postponed Sadly, due to reasons beyond of my control, the organisers have been forced to postpone the “Supernatural Evening” that I was due to appear at in Carmarthenshire on Sunday, July 15, 2018. The original details remain below, and I will update this page if / when…
Mark Rees’s latest book, The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks, is coming soon! This compact guide features around 300 Welsh locations, ranging from iconic landmarks to hidden treasures. It offers readers a fresh look at the country’s fascinating history. If you’ve read The Little Book of Welsh Culture, you’ll have a good idea of what…
Ghosts of Wales: Join Mark Rees for a Halloween paranormal party… if you dare: I’m having a paranormal party in Swansea this Halloween, and you’re ALL invited!
Mark Rees will host a supernatural soirée to preview his new Ghosts of Wales book at the Grand Hotel as part of the Swansea Fringe Festival
