# Event Details - **Event Name**: History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A.About this EventSince Hans Christian Andersen made his mermaid a heroine, shimmering sea-maidens have swum through popular culture.‘Mermaiding’ - swimming in a synthetic mermaid tail - has even become a verb. But where do these creatures come from, and why do they exert such a powerful pull?This talk peels back the romantic fantasy to reveal a far darker and more complex ancestry, rich with meaning. Across cultures and through history, people have imagined powerful sea spirits inhabiting the waters between things: from the fish-tailed goddess of ancient Mesopotamia to the two-tailed mermaids of medieval bestiaries or the soulless undines of Renaissance Europe; from the gruesome Japanese ningyo to West Africa’s powerful Mami Wata.Born from encounters with otherness, these she-beings have provoked terror and longing, transformation and loss of control. They have embodied awe at nature’s power and bounty, expressed the complexities of colonial encounter, and given shape to deep anxieties around female sexuality and the perceived strangeness of women.Follow mermaids and sea spirits across oceans and through time with Dr Natalie Lawrence. Together we’ll explore how these figures have evolved alongside human fears and fascinations — and how they still channel our relationship with nature, with the unknown, and with femaleness itself. We’ll see why these meanings, rather than glittering tails, are what keep these creatures alive in our imaginations today.Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!Follow us on IG @seedtalksDr Natalie Lawrence is a historian of science and author of Enchanted Creatures: Our Monsters and Their Meanings (W&N, 2024; Pegasus 2025), a history of monsters and our imaginations over the last 15,000 years. She has a first class in Natural Sciences, a Masters and a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge. She also co-authored Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence with Professor Paco Calvo (Little Brown, 2022; Norton 2023; 10 translations so far). She has spoken for TEDX, numerous radio channels and podcasts, and presented for Cambridge Science Festival, Geist Talks, Last Tuesday Society, amongst others.Testimonials from our guests⭐ Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you! - Anna F.⭐ Amazing content and delivered in such interesting and captivating ways. Can’t imagine there’s anyone else doing it as good as this lot are right now. - Macks C.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R62Jjr0tuFgAgenda?: 07:00 PMDoors Open?: 07:30 PMTalk Starts - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norwich/history-of-mermaids-sea-spirits-and-women/100001978291090907 - **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, workshops, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.75, max: 34.45, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Norwich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Maddermarket Theatre - **lat**: 52.6302331 - **long**: 1.2925711 - **full address**: The Maddermarket Theatre, Saint John's Alley, Norwich, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0f759796158689b12a884767e2647db678fd9bbb4890366e0df9c5976564938a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbecada-gmir.jpg?v=1766746891 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women being held? - **A:** History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women takes place on Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Maddermarket Theatre, Saint John's Alley, Norwich, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women? - **A:** Ticket prices for History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women range from GBP 15 to GBP 34 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdGBP 15 + GBP 1 feeAvailableEarly Bird for 2GBP 26 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral ReleaseGBP 17 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral Release for 2GBP 31 + GBP 3 feeAvailableFinal ReleaseGBP 19 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFinal Release for 2GBP 34 + GBP 3 feeAvailableVIP SeatingGBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women? - **A:** History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women is organized by JAW Talks & Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Norwich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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