The History of the Female Vampire- Talks in the Pub

A Seed Talks ‘Talks in the Pub’ session in Bristol exploring the female vampire in history and literature, with time for Q&A.

Talks in the Pub from the team behind Seed Talks, combining a pub setting with an illustrated talk and Q&A.

The session traces the female vampire’s history—from ancient demons and the legend of Elizabeth Báthory to classic novels such as Carmilla and Dracula—and examines how feminist and queer writers have reimagined the figure as a symbol of freedom and female desire.

Doors open: 8.00pm
Talk starts: 8.15pm

Date & time: Wednesday 11 November, 8.00pm – 9.30pm

Speaker: Dr Sarah Gamble (Associate Professor in English Literature), specialist in contemporary Gothic fiction and women’s writing.

Location: Hen & Chicken, 210 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF, Bristol