An Evening of East Anglian Folk Horror

Kate Worsley, author of the recent Essex-based novel Foxash, hosts an atmospheric evening bringing together writers and performers from across the region to explore what it is about East Anglia that has inspired such a rich tradition of folk horror. With its isolated landscapes, ancient histories, marshes, woods, and coastal edges, the region has long provided fertile ground for unsettling stories and strange folklore.

Through gripping readings and lively discussion, contributors will examine how place, memory, and myth shape their work, and why East Anglia continues to lend itself so powerfully to eerie, uncanny narratives. The event will move between literary reflection and performance, blurring the boundaries between storytelling, theatre, and ritual.

Expect a playful and imaginative approach alongside moments of genuine unease, as the panel delves into the darker corners of rural life and collective imagination. And yes—there will be puppets. This is a unique chance to experience folk…