{"title": "FOTD: In the Night Forests storytelling evening", "start": "2026-10-29T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Woodfield Pavilion", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.southlondonstorytelling.com/coming-up/in-the-forests-of-the-night", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "A storytelling evening at a pavilion venue. Storytellers Daniel Morden and Laura Sampson tell stories that relate, or maybe don't relate, to the theme of the Crone and Witch. 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Storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun leads her final residency day, closing a month-long exploration of Villainy, the Other, and the Unknown. Session one, Legends of the Shadows, shares ancient tales and mysterious lore, while session two, Tales from Beyond, brings forgotten stories and cultural myths to life, each followed by a messy craft session making a creepy souvenir to take home. 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Author and poet John Dougherty reads from his new picture book Something in the Darkness, accompanied by music and lots of interactive fun. The event asks what is out there in the dark, as strange whispers seem to follow your every step. 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By night, the space transforms to welcome fabled storytellers, with acts such as Roll from the Hip and performers including Johnny Chiodini, Dom Allen, Jasper Cartwright, and Jane Douglas, with more to be announced. Visitors can come in character, in cosplay, or as they are, and all are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/worlds-lair-evening-34967/", "official_url": "https://www.betweenthebridges.co.uk/events-btb/worlds-lair-daytime-6-nov-58lyd", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2f108f96741d4b7fff8ad7f14e5e7750005bea35e705e00ba49c6a3990243a6f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Dark Fairy Tales From Around The World, with Viktor Wynd – LIVE", "start": "2026-11-09T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History", "address": "Mare Street 11, E8 4RP London", "price": "Early Bird £15, full price £20", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/absinthe-parlour/reservations/", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "An in-person storytelling evening at the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History, with tickets including a complimentary glass of Devil's Botany Absinthe. Master storyteller Viktor Wynd, proprietor of the museum, tells his favourite dark fairy tales from around the world — grim German tales, macabre stories from Borneo, giant octopuses and a buried moon from Papua New Guinea, or shapeshifting creatures from Wales. Be warned these are not the Ladybird or Disney versions and may not suit tender ears; only 30 tickets are available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dark-fairy-tales-from-around-the-world-with-viktor-wynd-live-79102/", "official_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/dark-fairy-tales-from-around-the-world-with-viktor-wynd-live-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8c804595c0a24ab94d1774578355d02bb4b6ba997db28f7f0a69ce1a76e1d05a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Storytelling and Creepy Creative Writing", "start": "2026-10-30T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T15:00:00Z", "place": "Parade's End Books", "address": "Richmond Road 406, KT2 5PU Kingston upon Thames", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://paradesendbooks.co.uk/product/ticket-for-childrens-spooky-storytelling-event", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A free storytelling and creative writing event for children aged 8 and up, celebrating the launch of Beware This Book: Ten Terrifying Tales, an illustrated anthology of spine-chilling stories. Rebecca, a local children's author and school librarian, leads the session, in which participants write scary stories inspired by local folklore. Booking in advance is possible, but walk-ins on the day are also very welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-and-creepy-creative-writing-41809/", "official_url": "https://paradesendbooks.co.uk/event/spooky-storytelling-and-creepy-creative-writing/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a8e2807c47f6a4fe4b8a78e42fa0d367ce0a4b7ab81f08e1230b461798387721-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Spooky Storytelling", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T20:30:00Z", "place": "Benjamin Franklin House", "address": "Craven Street 36, WC2N 5NF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spooky-storytelling-tickets-1998899066918?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "An evening of eerie storytelling held in the historic Benjamin Franklin House, featuring ghostly tales and chilling poems performed under candlelight. The night includes a special demonstration of Franklin's Glass Armonica. It takes place at the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, and dressing up in Georgian-inspired attire is encouraged but not required. Performers for the night include Alexandra Beaumont, Bessie Fallon, Catrin Lawrence, Cyn Grace Sylvie, Georgia Nicholson, Grace-Marie, Jay Rose Ana and Lara McClure.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-34934/", "official_url": "https://benjaminfranklinhouse.org/event/spooky-storytelling/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4b9b87247fe15222b8a09f29116f7607517df05fcff4b9fa241437356973154f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "So This Is What Happened", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Omnibus Clapham", "address": "Clapham Common North Side 1, SW4 0QW London", "price": "£13 Standard, £11 Concession", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling"], "description": "SO, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED is a popular storytelling night where six people tell a true story from their lives. The evening invites the audience to laugh, cry and celebrate stories from the lives of real people. The event runs for two hours and is recommended for ages 14 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/so-this-is-what-happened-63690/", "official_url": "https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/whatson/so%2C-this-is-what-happened", "image": "https://noky.io/images/eebaa5bd4c4fed72baa8b63f6644c4533b1ea1ec0026449171b42738a0c12025-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Dark Bloom: Group Art Exhibition", "start": "2026-10-10T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Woodfield Pavilion", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead", "art"], "description": "'Dark Bloom' is a group art exhibition running from 10th to 31st October 2026 at The Woodfield Pavilion. Local artists including Ania Pieniazek, Carry Hornby and many others show a collection of works exploring the shifting boundaries between light and dark, ancient magic, the fragility of life, root and bone, and all things gritty and mystical. Visitors are invited to look a little closer, embrace the shadows and discover beauty in the unknown. The exhibition leads into the venue's Festival of the Dead event and is also part of the Streatham Festival Art Trail.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dark-bloom-group-art-exhibition-42644/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e3d1975c87d0a3fa84428cb499b55c884e7800ba401a2a7b099663614078f7f9-1200.webp"}]}