Folklore Reimagined Late

Join us for an evening of inspiring talks, screenings, workshops, exhibitions and performances to explore how traditional beliefs and stories have evolved to shape global identities throughout history, and continue to influence culture and inspire new generations today.

We are thrilled to be joined by and LYR, for a rare live performance of their recent LP, Blossomise. (Please note, a ticket does not guarantee you entry to LYR's performance. We will be operating on a first-come, first-served basis).

Event schedule:

• Doors and bar open: 17:45
• Activities start: 18:00
• Event ends: 21:30

Full programme will be released soon.

Please note that everyone needs to book a general release ticket to gain entry to the Late.

If you would like to join the Almanac Workshop (description below), please book an extra 'Almanac Workshop' ticket to secure your place.

Living Almanac Workshop - with Prof Dame Marina Warner FBA & Sophie Herxheimer

Almanacs were the most popular form of printed publication for centuries. A Living Almanac will gather us all kinds of lore that is important for us now and in the near future. Days can be marked by such lore as local weather, tides, migrations of birds and other creatures, dates propitious for planting, important days such as birthdays. Fantastical and prophetic material is also typical of an almanac - horoscopes, wonders, miracles, superstitions, the folkloric and the surreal.

You will be invited to bring anecdotes, proverbs, old wives’ tales, special commemorations, poems, songs, photographs, drawings, and other material to inspire the Living Almanac. You will also be reaching beyond what has occurred to what might happen and what could be brought about – fostered or prevented.

Please note that this will be a group workshop that requires communication and collaboration with other attendees.

We will be running two seperate workshop sessions, each with a maximum capacity of 24 people which must be booked in advance. If you can no longer attend, please let us know so that we can offer your spot to someone else.

Workshop Schedule:

Session 1

• 18:00: Introduction from Prof Dame Marina Warner FBA
• 18:30-19:30: Group workshop

Session 2 (Please note that this session is scheduled at the same time as the LYR performance).

• 20:00: Introduction from Prof Dame Marina Warner FBA
• 21:00-21:30: Group workshop

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Our Late is Free, but booking is required. Please note this event is reserved for adults, aged 18 and over.

As tickets are free, people sometimes book and don't attend, so we have to issue more tickets than there are seats available to allow for this. Entry into the event is on a first-come, first-served basis and we recommend arriving in good time to avoid any disappointment.

If no tickets are available on Eventbrite, please join the waitlist in case of any ticket cancellations. Attendees without tickets may be admitted on the night, depending on capacity. They will have to register on arrival.

All activities will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that, for health and safety reasons, you may not be admitted into an activity if the room has has reached capacity.

Panel talks will have live subtitles provided by StageTEXT, delivered by MyClearText

This event takes place in-person at the British Academy's home at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St James, London, SW1Y 5AH.

If you have any questions about this event, please refer to our . If your question is not answered, please email events@thebritishacademy.ac.uk or call the Events Team on +44(0)20 7969 5210.

This event is recorded and there may be photographers present on the evening. Please speak to a member of the team if you do not wish to feature in photographs.

Image: The Bear Dance by Dr Lucy Wright -