Creative Writing Workshop: Female Gothic
Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, RossendaleAndrew Hurley, Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, will lead this creative writing workshop, using weird and wonderful items from The Whitaker collections. Inspired by the female gothic, join us as […]
Ghost Story Writing Workshop with Adam Z. Robinson
Join writer and performer Adam Z. Robinson for a special Halloween creative workshop and learn how to write spine-tingling ghost stories. Ever wanted to create your own spine-chilling tales? Do […]
Ghost story performance: ‘The Cry of the Bubák’ by Adam Z. Robinson
Join storyteller Adam Z. Robinson as he performs his ghost story 'The Cry of the Bubák' and chats about his new touring show Nightmares. Ghost story performance: The Cry of […]
Writing the Gothic with Bronte Shiltz
Hope Mill Theatre 113 Pollard Street, ManchesterA free writers event hosted by Comma Press. Explore gothic literature with author Bronte Shiltz, with readings, workshops and a Q&A session. Comma Press Writers' days are perfect for beginner […]
In Conversation With Andrew Michael Hurley
Waterstones 3-5 Fishergate, PrestonJoin us for the launch of Andrew Michael Hurley's latest spine-chilling novel, Barrowbeck, a sublimely dark slice of folk horror centering on the titular village of Barrowbeck on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border, […]
Why Can’t We See the Shrunken Head?
Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery Haslingden Rd, Rawtenstall, RossendaleMany people in the local area have fond memories of viewing Tsantsa (the shrunken head) as a child. In fact, the question we get asked most is ‘where is it and […]
Object handling workshop
Special Collections Museum, MMU, object handling workshop, Nicholas Crowe, Culturally Sensitive Collections Lead (Wellcome Collection, London), 2-4 pm – RISE link to be available shortly, 10 student places)
The History of Emotions and Researching Gothic Literature
We are delighted to welcome visiting international scholar Eric Parisot to Manchester Metropolitan University this week to work with our staff and students. This event is only open to students […]
Post-Twilight Austen-Vampire Mashups – research paper by Eric Parisot
We're delighted to welcome visiting international scholar Assistant Professor Eric Parisot (University of Adelaide, Australia) to the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies this November. He will be working with our […]
Writing the Gothic with Bronte Schiltz
Geoffrey Manton Building - Room 223 (workshop)/ Lecture Theatre 4 (panel discussion) Rosamond St West, Manchester, United KingdomComma Press Writers' days are perfect opportunities for writers of all experience levels to experiment with new forms and meet new people! Join us at Manchester Metropolitain University, in association […]
Creative Excellence: ‘Starve Acre’ Film Screening and Author Q&A
SODA (School of Digital Arts) 14 Higher Chatham Street, Manchester, United KingdomIn partnership with The Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies and showcasing the Creative Excellence of the Manchester Metropolitan University English Department, the Festival of Research invites you to join us for a […]
Portico Gothic Reading Group: Lancashire Folk
Join us for an evening of Gothic Reading with a Lancashire lens. Co-hosted by Natalie Zacek, Senior Lecturer on American Studies, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, University of Manchester […]