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LoMAZ Extra: Bloomsbury Folklore Club (Vampires & the Undead) (Dracula Daily)
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LoMAZ Extra: Bloomsbury Folklore Club (Vampires & the Undead) (Dracula Daily)

Hosted by London Museums A-Z: for Gen Xers & Millennials (LoMAZ)

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 18:30

Venue time (London)

82 Gower Street · Directions

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 18:30Venue time (London)
82 Gower StreetDirections
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Monthly folklore club in the heart of London. An informative talk with music, storytelling plus Q&A. This month's talk is about Vampires .
Doors at 6.30pm.
If sold out, join the mailing list on this page: www.connectionwithwonder.com/calendar
Join George and Vanessa for an informative talk with storytelling and Q&A. Expect folklore, music, myth and magic! Everyone is welcome.
A different topic is covered every month.
These events are thoughtful, including and kind.
A reading & listening list will be provided.
Folklore Fun in WC1!
About George
George is co-founder and creative director of Connection With Wonder.
He runs “South East London Folklore Society” a series of packed-out monthly talks on a variety of magical subjects. For children, he tells stories with a focus on inclusion and child-led interaction. Music is the heart of his creative life. His songwriting credits include ten solo albums and several top ten hits. His musical project for Crossways Community centre was performed at The Globe Theatre. Since 2020, he has worked on an ongoing story-into-song project with Romani storyteller Richard O’ Neill MBE and University of Sunderland. In 2024, he received a grant from the Arts Council to develop his classical scoring. In 2026, his first album, Leisure Noise, was re pressed and re-released
About Vanessa
Vanessa’s trailblazing story performances for adults have led to a partnership with Time Out London, a TEDx talk in Stormont NI and many TV /radio performances. She’s co-founder and lead storyteller of Connection With Wonder . Her C.V. includes ground-breaking collaborations with dozens of major museums, cultural institutions, publishers, film makers, artists, academics, scientists and unique individuals. She’s even had a school classroom named after her! She is programmer and host of Space for Storytelling, a free professional training provision in central London.

MEET DETAILS:

FROM 6.30pm: MEET AT Waterstones (downstairs)
82 Gower Street WC1E 6EQ
Look out for the host in the downstairs bar, Downstairs at Dillon's, who will be wearing a LoMAZ badge and have a LoMAZ sign.

Talk starts approx. 7pm.

8.30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)
Let's have a drink in Downstairs at Dillon's, in the same venue.

TICKETS:
You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.
Please book here: You must download the Eventbrite app to access tickets, which are £11.55.

GETTING THERE:
Nearest Tube stations Goodge St and Euston Square.

EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:
Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event, for those on the confirmed going list.
NB Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.

PLEASE READ:
LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.

Please see the About Us section for more information about the group and how it works.

Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.

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