Folklore, Female Aging & the Hag

A Seed Talks event in Bristol exploring the modern resurgence of the Hag (Cailleach) in film, fiction and folklore, followed by a Q&A with Dr Tracy Fahey.

Folklore, Female Aging & The Hag is a talk and Q&A led by author and researcher Dr Tracy Fahey, exploring the origins and cultural significance of the Hag (Cailleach) and her modern reimagining.

The talk examines how the Hag has shifted from a figure of fear or ridicule to one being reclaimed as a symbol of power, transformation, wisdom and resistance, drawing on folk tales, film and contemporary media.

Date & time: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 7.00pm–9.30pm

Doors: 7.00pm
Talk starts: 7.30pm

Venue: Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF