Queer As Folklore Book Talk
Chelsea Physic Garden, London.
Queer As Folklore book talk at Chelsea Physic Garden
Queer as Folklore is an exhilarating exploration through time and across continents, shedding light on the overlooked heroes and villains of storytelling, magic, and fantasy. With captivating images drawn from archives, galleries, and museums around the globe, each chapter delves into the queer histories behind mythic and folkloric figures, both ancient and contemporary.
Leaving no gravestone unexamined, Sacha Coward guides readers on a wild journey from the myths of ancient Greece to the dazzling main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race, encountering cross-dressing pirates, radical fairies, and the resting places of the "queerly departed" along the way. Queer communities have often found solace in the shadows, kinship in liminal spaces, and refuge in underworlds, weaving extraordinary stories of resilience that deserve recognition.
To truly understand the queer identities of today, we must confront the tangled tales of the past. Queer as Folklore is a vibrant celebration of queer history unlike anything you've encountered before.
When you arrive:
- Please have your ticket ready - printed or on your device - before you arrive.
- Entrance will be via 66 Royal Hospital Road.
Your admission tickets will be emailed to you.
More information about Queer As Folklore Book Talk tickets
Please note:
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and must remain under close supervision as there is deep water and numerous poisonous plants.
Registered support dogs are welcome in the Garden, no other pets are allowed.
Unfortunately we cannot look after your luggage and we don't have any cloakroom facilities at the Garden.
There are a couple of council bike racks on Royal Hospital Road, unfortunately we do not have racks in the Garden due to lack of space and we can't look after your bicycle for you.
Concessionary rates are available, please contact us if you wish to discuss concessionary tickets.
Tickets are only valid for the dates and times shown.
For any queries regarding your advance booking, contact us by visiting the Customer Service area.