# Event Details - **Event Name**: Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: It's time to meet Cuchulain but from a completely new persective. We know him as an Irish warrior hero and demigod but he was also; husband, father, lover and guard dog. In Iron Age Ulster, stories came out of the mouths of bards and went into the ears of everyone else. Lara McClure's darkly amusing and assuredly gnarly yarn approaches archetypal hero Cuchulain through the testimony of a trio of Warrior Women - his sworn enemy Queen Medb, his ardent admirer the Goddess of War, and of course his doting Nana. reviews from Lara's show at the Edinburgh fringe- “A one-woman ball of infectious energy”; "an excellent performer ... (who) stamps her own style on the tales ... stands firmly on the fun side of raunchy and is not to be missed." (Stephen Walker, The Wee Review) "a talented storyteller ... whose verbal dexterity, cleverness, and passion for the material draws her audience in like a sage by a camp fire" (Alan Grant, Scottish Daily Express) Suitable for age 14+. We will be live and in the room and also streaming via Zoom. We're loving our international reach and enjoy the 'shout outs' to our global audience. So, if you're willing and able, schmooze on down to the Imperial Rooms in Matlock and join us live. If you're elsewhere in the world or can't join us live for whatever reason then kick back, feet up and click on the link. We are delighted to tell you that soup, cakes, teas coffees etc are available from our kitchen. We do still operate with good old fashioned cash, kerching! so bring your purse to cross our palms with silver. All monies from the kitchen help to fund our ongoing story nights. You are still most welcome to bring a bottle of something cheeky with you. We urge you to book in advance, if you are able as tickets often sell out. To help our more technically challenged friends we have a very small number of tickets available on the door. We suggest you arrive early if you wish to secure one of these pay in person tickets. We at Matlock Storytelling Cafe are embracing our quest; to bring top quality performances to adult audiences. Grab a ticket, turn off your phone and join us on a journey. Online ticket sales will close at 7pm on the night. The doors opens at 7.00pm, stories and music 7.30-10 Tickets are £8 live and £6.50 for zoom Tickets are £8 live and £6.50 for zoom Tickets available here https://buytickets.at/matlockstorytellingcafe/2258226 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matlock/matlock-storytelling-cafe-presents-we-need-to-talk-about-cuchalain-by-lara-mcclure/200030242596747 - **Event Categories**: storytelling, performances, workshops, entertainment, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 38 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Matlock - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Matlock Town Council & Imperial Rooms - **lat**: 53.139546169597 - **long**: -1.5553801617509 - **full address**: Matlock Town Council & Imperial Rooms, 4 Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/063034c34e9585b9f673de9074b44bac9e88977030358a284a0d31f447dbc00d-rimg-w1200-h800-dc040407-gmir?v=1782937321 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure being held? - **A:** Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Matlock Town Council & Imperial Rooms, 4 Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure? - **A:** Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure is organized by Matlock Storytelling Cafe. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Matlock Storytelling Cafe presents: We Need To Talk About Cuchalain by Lara McClure is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Matlock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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