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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-botanical-horror-creative-writing-workshop-at-chelsea-physic-garden">Botanical Horror: Creative Writing Workshop at Chelsea Physic Garden</h2>



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Looking to unleash your inner horror writer? Head to the Botanical Horror: Creative Writing Workshop at Chelsea Physic Garden on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, from 3pm to 5pm. Set amidst the eerie beauty of London’s oldest botanical garden, you’ll delve into the Victorian origins of botanical horror, exploring ghostly tales of plants and the supernatural. With a tour of the atmospheric glasshouses, creative writing prompts, and chilling plant folklore, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to channel spooky vibes. Led by acclaimed writer Jessica McKinney, it’s an afternoon of sinister storytelling magic. £20 pp, <a href="https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/event/botanical-horror-creative-writing-workshop/">book here</a>. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mr-fogg-s-victorian-murder-mystery-mayfair">Mr. Fogg’s Victorian Murder Mystery, Mayfair </h2>



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Ready to play detective? Check out the event company run by entrepreneurs Charlie Gilkes and Duncan Stirling, who have created fun, creative ‘event spaces’ in London. This Halloween Phileas J. Fogg invites you to his magnificent residence in Bruton Lane for an immersive Victorian Murder Mystery experience. The scene is set in 1873, Fogg returns from his around-the-world adventure, only to find his friend, John Sullivan, dead at the Reform Club. Suspicion looms over three suspects &#8211; Sir Thomas Banks, Lady Amelia Worthington, and Dr. Edward Fairfax. Can you, alongside Inspector Fix, solve the crime before the last cocktail is served? (And yes, two cocktails included in the price too!). £60 pp, <a href="https://www.mr-foggs.com/event/victorian-murder-mystery/">book here</a>. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hex-and-the-city-walking-tour-farringdon">Hex and the City Walking Tour, Farringdon </h2>



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London may be a beacon of liberal thinking now, but it has a chilling past steeped in witchcraft and persecution. On this immersive theatre walking tour, you’ll delve into the shadowy history of witches in the capital. Expect stories of medieval healers, Elizabethan devil-worshippers, pagan priestesses, and wartime mediums &#8211; forgotten women who suffered as society branded them “witches.” You’ll explore eerie locations linked to occult practices, including a pagan temple in the city’s heart. This spooky yet thought-provoking journey blends history with dark humour. Fancy dress is highly encouraged – go on, you know you want to. Tour starts in Farringdon from 18 October. £20 pp, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hex-and-the-city-theatrical-walking-tour-tickets-876633102207">book here</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fright-night-at-the-rivoli-ballroom-brockley">Fright Night at the Rivoli Ballroom, Brockley </h2>



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Get ready for a frightfully fabulous week at the infamous Rivoli Ballroom, an old 50s ballroom in Brockley, South London with Crofton Park Pictures&#8217; pop-up horror nights. Starting on 28 October, immerse yourself in a ghoulish lineup of cult classics including The Lost Boys, Carrie, The Shining, Hocus Pocus, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Rivoli Ballroom, a stunning 1950s venue draped in vintage glamour, is the perfect spot for a spooky cinema experience. Expect a food stall serving all your sweet and savoury cinema favourites, plus a fully stocked bar to keep those nerves steady. From £10, <a href="https://www.rivoliballroom.com/upcoming-events">book here</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-satan-s-rout-halloween-ball-soho">Satan&#8217;s Rout: Halloween Ball, Soho</h2>



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Inspired by Bulgakov&#8217;s Master and Margarita, this decadent Halloween ball at The Century Club will have you waltzing with the Prince of Darkness himself. Expect live music, cabarets, and immersive installations—so don your darkest finery and prepare for a night of devilish debauchery! Once a year, on All Hallows&#8217; Eve, the Prince of Darkness himself descends to Earth for a ball like no other. This spine-chilling soirée is an exclusive affair, with the most notorious villains of Hell – cut-throats, poisoners, and oath-breakers – invited to feast, dance, and revel until the cock crows. Fancy yourself brave enough? £20 pp, <a href="https://centuryclub.co.uk/satansrout/">book here</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-camden-market-s-day-of-the-dead-camden">Camden Market’s Day of the Dead, Camden </h2>



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Día de los Muertos is back with a bang on Saturday, 2 Nov at Camden Market. Join the incredible OLA (Organisation of Latin Artists) for a sensory overload of vibrant colours, music, and dance. Expect to be dazzled by Mariachi el Mexicano, the Mestizo Folklore Group, and the Atlachinolli Aztec Dancers. Don’t miss the striking Catrinas Parade and groove to the beats of Tropical Latin Band. With sugar skulls, flower making, and face painting, it’s a day to honour the dead with joy, not sadness. Free! <a href="https://www.camdenmarket.com/events/day-of-the-dead-2024">Find out more</a>.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-month-of-the-dead-various-venues">London Month of the Dead, various venues </h2>



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From haunted cemetery tours to talks about Victorian séances, this month-long event dives deep into the macabre history of London. Held at atmospheric locations like Kensal Green Cemetery, it’s an intellectual yet eerie way to celebrate. Back for its 10th year, there are over 60 talks, walks, workshops, and performances, bringing together an intriguing mix of writers, artists, historians, and experts to talk everything death. Plus, 20 per cent of ticket sales go to the cemeteries and venues hosting these spine-chilling happenings, ensuring that London&#8217;s past remains gloriously alive… or should we say undead? From £15, <a href="https://www.londonmonthofthedead.com/about.html">find out more</a>. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-neon-naked-halloween-special">Neon Naked Halloween Special</h2>



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 Try your hand at life drawing, Halloween-style. With neon pastels under eerie black lights, you&#8217;ll sketch spooky models dressed as witches, zombies, and more. A creative and ghostly twist on a typical art class, where eerie UV lights and ghoulishly vibrant colours set the stage for a fang-tastic artistic adventure (sorry!) Using reactive art materials, you’ll draw radiant, colourful life models glowing in UV paint at venues all over London from 28 October. £16 pp, <a href="https://www.neonnaked.com/bookings">more info here</a>. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-frighteningly-feminist-at-prince-charles-cinema-off-leicester-square">Frighteningly Feminist at Prince Charles Cinema, off Leicester Square </h2>



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Get ready to dive into the dark side of horror with Gynophobia Season at the Prince Charles Cinema this October. This chilling series explores the portrayal of monstrous women in horror films, featuring cult classics like Twins of Evil, The House That Screamed, and Sisters. Each screening kicks off with an insightful intro, delving into how these films reflect and challenge societal views on women. Perfect for those who love their horror with a thought-provoking twist, this season is a must-see for anyone looking to add a bit of feminist analysis to their Halloween scares. From £11 pp, <a href="https://princecharlescinema.com/seasons-events/?se=124">book here</a>. 



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