The History of Witchcraft in Popular Culture

Schedule

Wed Nov 12 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Glee Club Cardiff | Cardiff, WA

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Explore the witch in popular culture as a symbol of power, identity, and humanity. Followed by Q&A.
About this Event

Why do witches have such a strong pull on our collective imagination? Are they simply bewitching caricatures, or is there something more metaphysical that drives their continuing popularity?

 From the printed engravings of the 15th century to the images created by AI in the 21st century, witches continue to occupy a place in popular culture. They feature in art, literature, theatre, music, and film, and many more. 

Dr Julia Phillips will examine the role of the witch in popular culture, from its earlier depictions to the present day. Discover  why this figure  has remained so compelling, and how it has continually  evolved to embody  the fears, values and hopes of each generation. Expect a lively journey through history, myth and gender, and leave with a fresh perspective on one of culture’s most enduring icons.

Doors open at 6:30pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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 Speaker bio:

Dr Julia Phillips is Hons Senior Research Associate and lecturer at the University of Bristol. She received her PhD for her research examining how witches and witchcraft were featured in newspapers in Victorian Britain. Her work has been published in books, academic journals, and popular magazines, and she is a regular presenter at conferences and events. Her primary research interests are the study of witchcraft in the 19th century and the development of modern Pagan Witchcraft in the 20th/21st centuries. 

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This talk is 16+. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, and all under 25s may require government issued photo ID to gain entry.

For accessibility requirements, please contact the venue with any accessibility requirements before booking. Spaces may be limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis.You can call: 0121 693 2248 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm & Sat/Sun 12-6pm) or email [email protected] with your access requirements and the show you wish to see in order to make a booking. Disabled Access is available by lift.



Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:00 PM
Last Entry
🕑: 07:30 PM
Talk Starts
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Where is it happening?

The Glee Club Cardiff, Mermaid Quay, Unit 7a, Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 13.27 to GBP 32.13

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