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Meet the Writer; Bernadette Russell – Event

Mon 18 Jan 2016

Meet the Writer; Bernadette Russell – Event

As a child Bernadette made up stories to escape reality, as an adult she became passionate about finding and sharing the stories of people who might not normally be heard- she will talk about how reading saved her, read .....Read more

I Believe in Unicorns

Sun 26 Oct 2014 to Wed 26 Oct 2016 (2 years)

I Believe in Unicorns

Sunday 26 October, 2.00pm & 4.00pm. House & Wizard Presents I believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo. **Both shows are SOLD OUT but do join us on the day for The Big Draw, 1-4pm, free arts activities** This in.....Read more

Creative Writing Masterclasses led by Anna Reynolds

Fri 29 Apr to Fri 22 Jul 2022 (3 months)

Creative Writing Masterclasses led by Anna Reynolds

Creative Writing Masterclasses at Trestle this spring/summer Led by experienced writer, facilitator, and Royal Literary Fund Fellow Anna Reynolds On: 29th April, 27th May, 24th June, 22nd July 10 am - 12 pm at T.....Read more

People and Poems Exhibition | Karene Horner-Hughes

Mon 03 Jun to Wed 31 Jul 2024 (2 months)

People and Poems Exhibition | Karene Horner-Hughes

POEMS INSPIRED BY NATURE: ART INSPIRED BY POEMS Poetry can be read, spoken aloud or listened to. You are encouraged to enjoy the poetry in whatever way makes you happy. If you would like to listen to readings of t.....Read more

‘Wise Woman’, myths and stories

Tue 07 May to Thu 07 Nov 2024 (6 months)

‘Wise Woman’, myths and stories

I got an email today about a new book from one of my favourite authors, Sharon Blackie. The book is a collection of myths and folktales celebrating the power and wisdom of women. ‘Ungainly giantesses. Sequin-strew.....Read more

Behind the Words – Inua Ellams

Thu 29 Apr 2021

Behind the Words – Inua Ellams

Join a FREE online lunchtime talk and Q&A with award-winning poet, performer, and playwright Inua Ellams. Learn about Inua's work which includes recurring themes of displacement and destiny, his use of traditional Afr.....Read more

Spoken Word by poet Rakaya Fetuga

Wed 23 Jun 2021

Spoken Word by poet Rakaya Fetuga

As part of our series of spoken word events, we're sharing the work of poet Rakaya Fetuga in celebration of National Writing Day on 23 June 2021. National Writing Day celebrates the power of writing creatively as a wa.....Read more

A Midsummer Night’s Read

Mon 15 to Sun 28 Jun 2020 (2 weeks)

A Midsummer Night’s Read

Join Hitchin Library in celebrate Midsummer and the wonder of the written word spoken aloud with a selection of readings from books, poems and a certain Shakespeare play. Wednesday 24th June, 7-9pm The readings wi.....Read more

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography

Wed 27 to Fri 29 Jul 2016 (3 days)

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography Dyad Productions Performed by Rebecca Vaughan / Written and directed by Elton Townend Jones From Dyad Productions, the creators of Dalloway, The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe, F.....Read more

Summer Reading Challenge art workshops with Elaine Johnson

Fri 01 to Wed 20 Aug 2014 (3 weeks)

Summer Reading Challenge art workshops with Elaine Johnson

This summer I'm delighted to be working in partnership with the Hertfordshire Libraries Service to deliver a series of exciting, free art workshops to support this year's Summer Reading Challenge! This annual event or.....Read more

Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon

Wed 11 Apr 2018

Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon

Clown in the Moon (the title of a poem written when Dylan was 14) is a dramatic portrait of the poet's chaotic, frequently hilarious, and all too brief life. Located in a BBC studio, it sets some of Dylan's famous broadc.....Read more

Meet the Author: Rick Stein

Tue 17 Sep 2013

Meet the Author: Rick Stein

Books @ Hoddesdon in partnership with Hertford Theatre presents Meet the author: Rick Stein Following a sell-out evening in 2009, Rick returns for a second visit to talk about his new autobiography Under a Mackerel.....Read more

Meet the Author: Barry Norman

Wed 02 Oct 2013

Meet the Author: Barry Norman

Books @ Hoddesdon in partnership with Hertford Theatre presents: The Author: Barry Norman One of our most respected and popular veteran broadcasters, best known for presenting the BBC's long-running Film review seri.....Read more

Lauren Childs

Thu 03 Oct 2013

Lauren Childs

As part of the Hertford Children's Book Festival: Best-selling, award winning Lauren Child comes to Hertford to talk death-defying adventures, evil villains, super rich (but quite embarrassing) parents and lots of ext.....Read more

So, you think you can write children's books?

Thu 03 Oct 2013

So, you think you can write children's books?

A lively, informative evening for you to pick the brains of bestselling children's authors Jonny Zucker and Lucy Courtney. Also on the panel is leading literary agent Stephanie Thwaites. The panel is chaired by award.....Read more

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