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SUMMARY:Talk: Sylvia Plath\, Witchcraft & Radical Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Explore the politics of the witch trials and powerful witch imagery in Sylvia Plath’s poetry. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\n\nSylvia Plath is best known for her novel The Bell Jar (1963) and her emotive\, striking poetry. She grew up in Massachusetts\, close to Salem\, a place closely linked to the history of the witch trials. During the 1950s\, renewed public interest in these events influenced Plath’s writing and imagination. Plath often used images of witches and witch trials to explore power\, identity and injustice. Her poetry reflects her concerns about control and authority in society\, while also showing sympathy for those unfairly accused. \nIn this talk\, Dr Dorka Tamás explores how Plath connects with witchcraft and poetic language\, and how the figure of the witch appears in different forms in her work. We’ll look at the contrast between fictional “evil” witches from fairy tales and the real historical victims who were accused of witchcraft\, and punished by patriarchal systems of power. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nFollow us on IG @seedtalks \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr Dorka Tamás is a researcher and teacher based at Royal Holloway\, University of London.She earned her PhD in English literature from the University of Exeter (2022) and herMaster’s degree from the University of Sussex (2018). Dorka is specialised in twentieth-century women’s poetry\, particularly Sylvia Plath\, the legacies of early modern witch-hunt inliterature\, and post-1945 American culture. She has spoken at the Sylvia Plath Literary Festival at Hebden Bridge (2022)\, at numerous academic conferences\, and at the Romancing the Gothic lecture series. She is the author of Sylvia Plath and the Supernatural\, published by Cambridge University Press (2026) and the editor of The New Sylvia Plath Studies\, forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. \nThis talk is 16+ 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-sylvia-plath-witchcraft-radical-poetry/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Music: Bristol Ukulele Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a full day of music\, fun and feel-good festival vibes at the Bristol Ukulele Festival 2026! Join us on Saturday\, 11th July\, from 12:30pm right through to midnight for a joyful celebration of all things ukulele. \nAcross two large performance spaces\, you’ll find an exciting mix of beginner and advanced workshops\, live bands\, jam sessions\, and plenty of opportunities to play along. Whether you’re picking up a uke for the very first time or you’re a seasoned strummer\, there’ll be something to inspire every player. \nBrowse the latest instruments and accessories at the Southern Ukulele Store stall\, connect with fellow music lovers\, and don’t miss our planned festival flash mob whichy is a fun\, all-inclusive musical moment everyone can join in with! \nThe venue will also be serving food throughout the day and evening\, with a great menu available so you can relax\, refuel\, and make the most of the festival atmosphere. \nThe festival will feature family-friendly workshops and performances throughout the day and into the evening\, making it the perfect event for music lovers of all ages. \nPlease note:\n• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and are required to leave the venue by 9pm.\n• The main downstairs bar is wheelchair accessible. Please be aware that the workshop space\, studio bar\, and performance hall are currently accessible by stairs only and do not have step-free access. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram \n\n\nWebsite \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s artists:\nMighty Lemons  | Jiggy With Viggy | Southern Ukulele Store | Paul Mansell | Arlo Anwin | Katabatic Bloom | \nSad Ken | The Dukes | The Uke Lifters | Ukulele Ben Band |South Bristol Ukes \nWorkshops:\n\n\n\n\n‘ZERO TO BLUES – BEGINNER WORKSHOP’ Hosted by Jo McParland from Northern Ireland  \n‘UKULELE LOOP STATION’ Hosted by Arlo Anwin from Cornwall \n\n\n\n\n\n‘RIFF REVOLUTION’ Hosted by Ukulele Saz from Glasgow \n\n\n\n\n\n‘STRUM AND DRUM’ Hosted by Jiggy With Viggy from New York
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-bristol-ukulele-festival/
LOCATION:Hen and Chicken\, 210 North Street\, Southville\,\, Bristol\, BS3 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folk,Live music,Ukulele,Workshop,world musi
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T193000
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SUMMARY:Music: Les Thomas (Australia) + Anya Pailthorpe
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Australian songwriter Les Thomas brings his 2026 UK tour to Bristol for an intimate performance at the Hen & Chicken\, joined by the fabulous Anya Pailthorpe. \nBlending folk\, Americana and poetic storytelling\, Thomas writes songs filled with humanity\, memory and hard-won compassion. His music has been praised for its intelligence\, authenticity and emotional depth\, with performances that draw audiences in through powerful lyrics and understated delivery. \nTouring in support of his forthcoming album I Remember Everything\, this is a rare chance to catch one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary folk songwriters in an intimate setting. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-les-thomas-australia-anya-pailthorpe/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Americana,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,Poetry,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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