# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exploring Gothic Literature - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Spooky season is upon us, and we are delving into the dark depths of Gothic Literature. Come along and join the conversation!About this EventDark evenings cast menacing shadows. The season of howling winds, hauntings and hexes has returned. Cautionary tales of maidens, plagued by creatures that go bump in the night, told by the fireside to keep us safe. But Gothic is more nuanced than horror. It sits in a fog of unease, inviting us to walk the winding path as our minds journey through the unseen terrors of the long, cold nights.This October, we invite you to descend into the realm of Gothic Literature. Joining Auburn on an exploration of iconic gothic literature will be Dr Icy Sedgewick, author of Gothic horror and host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast, Ciara Armstrong, purveyor of the noir from her shop Blood Stone Books, plus Neo-Gothic Specialist and friend of Sunderland Lit & Phil, Dr Steph Farnsworth-Meeks. Join the conversation this October as our panel unpicks the threads of genre-defining themes and searches for the hidden doors to understand our obsession with the dark. The evening’s performance will be spoken word by our local Prince of Darkness, The Hell Poet. And Artist, Ollie Howard, will be displaying art inspired by the short story: The Yellow Wallpaper. Thematic outfits are encouraged but not required.6:30 pm Doors Open7 - 7:50 pm Panel Discussion8 pm Spoken Word Performance8:15 pm Audience DiscussionSunderland Lit & Phil CIC is a volunteer-led community organisation creating a living social archive of Sunderland. Tickets are open to everyone; our Members who support us through Patreon tickets are included with membership. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunniside/exploring-gothic-literature/100002001390934160 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Pop Recs / Sonny's Coffee & Kitchen - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.21, max: 10.46, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sunniside - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Pop Recs / Sonny's Coffee & Kitchen - **lat**: 54.9080015 - **long**: -1.3764965 - **full address**: Pop Recs / Sonny's Coffee & Kitchen, 172-175 High Street West, Sunniside, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exploring Gothic Literature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/51469dce9a42e778b1a04184f14d7feb3b23ce74050c91b2af3585d3a5c1cfb0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789815674 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exploring Gothic Literature being held? - **A:** Exploring Gothic Literature takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Pop Recs / Sonny's Coffee & Kitchen, 172-175 High Street West, Sunniside, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Exploring Gothic Literature? - **A:** Exploring Gothic Literature is organized by Sunderland Lit & Phil Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Exploring Gothic Literature is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunniside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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