The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, rituals and the patriarchy

A talk on the origins of the witch stereotype, followed by a question-and-answer session with medieval history expert Dr Jennifer Farrell, held at 21Soho in London.

This show is a talk on the origins of the witch stereotype, examining how patriarchal assumptions influenced the popular picture of witches. It follows medieval shifts in thinking about magic, gender and heresy, and traces how those ideas changed over time.

The talk is followed by a question-and-answer session with Dr Jennifer Farrell, a medieval history expert, giving the audience an opportunity to ask their own questions. Its focus is on historical ideas rather than on performance.

The evening takes place at 21Soho, a concert venue in Soho, and suits anyone curious about witchcraft, medieval history or how gender has shaped the telling of the past. The subject brings together religious belief, gender and medieval ideas of heresy.