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Date
18/09/2026

6:30 PM

Location / Link:

St Marys Kemp Town

A Night with Our Dead is an evening of gothic art connected to grief and loss to celebrate the publication of Cecil Fenn’s debut novel The Restorative Artist. This immersive book launch is a unique event that will invite you to experience what makes space and memory sacred–or haunted–with a cross-disciplinary group of artists exploring the boundary between life and death.

6.30pm IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION OPENS 

Opportunity to explore our immersive space including two interactive exhibitions by Rosanna Mallinson; Riverside and Holy Land based on the book ‘The Restorative Artist’  by Cecil Fenn. There will also be a bar, live music, stalls and more!

7.30pm MAIN EVENT

Shrouded Empty Vessel of Remembrance ritualperformance art by Luna Arts

Queen Mab live music and storytelling from Hattie Snooks

Reading from ‘The Restorative Artist’  by Cecil Fenn

Q&A with all our artists

9pm Book Signing

More information at www.cecilfenn.com

This event is being managed by non-profit arts organisation Crag Pit Studios CIC. All money from the event go towards supporting the independent artists involved. If you would like to support us directly feel free to add a donation.

More information on who we are at www.cragpithouse.uk

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