# Once Upon a Time Revisited: Stories Through a Gender Lens

Once Upon a Time Revisited: Stories Through a Gender Lens at Deptford Lounge Library, Saturday 21 November 2026, 11:30.

- Venue: Deptford Lounge Library, Giffin Street 9, SE8 4RJ London
- With: Maria Gonzalez
- Go to page: https://deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/once-upon-a-time-revisited-stories-through-a-gender-lens/

![Once Upon a Time Revisited: Stories Through a Gender Lens](https://noky.io/images/b4a41163cdfd3d2c844923df92d94b3357383806d114cc2b72cbe5982b6052c3-600.webp)

An interactive family session using fairy tales, art and storytelling to explore gender roles. Artist Jen Cable and SHEROES Collective founder Maria Gonzalez lead it, looking at classic tales like Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel alongside contemporary retellings. Children and adults think critically about gender roles, representation and storytelling through discussion and creative activities. It is a relaxed, age-appropriate event for families with children aged 9+.

## Dates

- Saturday 21 November 11:30 — Deptford Lounge Library

Written by a model, sources: [deptfordlounge.org.uk](https://deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/once-upon-a-time-revisited-stories-through-a-gender-lens/)

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