2025 Line-Up
Abertoir Pub Quiz
Gaz returns with this year’s trivia bonanza.
Bats in the Belfry: Going Gothic for Fun and Profit! A Talk by Gavin Baddeley
Join Abertoir veteran Gavin Baddeley as he takes us on a dark deep dive into the arcane roots of all things Gothic.
Garth Marenghi’s This Bursted Earth
Join Garth Marenghi live on stage as he invites you to This Bursted Earth.
Gothic in Games: Chapter Two A Talk by Kristen McGorry
Following our first exploration into gothic gaming in 2022, games story designer and writer Kristen McGorry is back with the second chapter.
Nicko & Joe’s Bad Film Club
Abertoir regulars know what to expect by now – verbal abuse and a truly terrible film – and those of you who’ve never had the pleasure…well, brace yourselves!
Simon Boswell: Live in Concert
Simon Boswell is a British composer, producer, and musician whose career spans more than 150 film scores. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of his first soundtrack, Dario Argento’s Phenomena (1985). To celebrate, Boswell brings his music to the stage in an immersive live show with a powerhouse lineup of musicians. Together, they reimagine his cult […]
The Gothic in Film A Talk by Stacey Abbott
A deep dive into gothic cinema, explaining its origins, off-shoots and diverse styles.
Theatre of Blood + Live commentary
1973’s Theatre of Blood is the deliciously twisted tale of deluded Shakespearean actor, Edward Kendall Sheridan Lionheart, played by veteran horror icon Vincent Price, seeking gory revenge on the critics who refused to recognise his theatrical accomplishments.
Vincent Price: 20 Golden Years of Classic Horror, 1953-1973
Vincent Price: 20 Golden Years of Classic Horror, 1953 – 1973, will be presented by Victoria Price and Peter Fuller, covering the years when Vincent Price was at the height of his career as the undisputed King of Horror.
