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Dr John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Johnny Green

Sun 03 Apr 2022

Dr John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Johnny Green

John Cooper Clarke is a phenomenon: Poet Laureate of Punk, Bard of Salford, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, social and cultural commentator. His new memoir I Wanna Be Yours explores his extraordinary life, fille.....Read more

What Dogs Want, with Mat Ward

Thu 24 Mar 2022

What Dogs Want, with Mat Ward

Which breed is right for you? How can you stop your dog pulling? Do dogs like hugs? What’s the meaning of ‘woof’? In this online event, internationally recognised expert on dog behaviour Mat Ward offers sound advice o.....Read more

Erin Kelly – Watch Her Fall

Tue 29 Mar 2022

Erin Kelly – Watch Her Fall

The Sunday Times million-bestselling author talks about her latest dark and captivating thriller Watch Her Fall, set during a production of Swan Lake and described as Black Swan meets Killing Eve. Ava Kirilova has rea.....Read more

Writing Real Lives in Historical Fiction

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Writing Real Lives in Historical Fiction

Stephen May, author of Sell Us the Rope featuring a young Joseph Stalin, discusses the pleasures and challenges of writing historical fiction about real people with Devika Ponnambalam, author of I Am Not Your Eve, which .....Read more

Sarah Jay Hawley – Zen, Drugs ‘n’ Rock ‘n’ Roll

Sat 26 Mar 2022

Sarah Jay Hawley – Zen, Drugs ‘n’ Rock ‘n’ Roll

Sarah Jay Hawley is a platinum-winning, internationally renowned singer/songwriter with a career spanning 30 years. Best known for writing and singing “Dissolved Girl” on Massive Attacks’ album Mezzanine. For the last.....Read more

Pitch your book to publishers!

Thu 24 Mar 2022

Pitch your book to publishers!

Whether you’ve just started writing or have already completed a novel or work of non-fiction, this is your chance to pitch your book directly to a panel of independent northern publishers: Hannah Bannister from Peepal Tr.....Read more

This is the Canon

Thu 31 Mar 2022

This is the Canon

Joan Anim-Addo, Deirdre Osborne & Kadija Sesay discuss their timely and important book, tapping into the ongoing discussions around race and identity. This event is for anyone who wants to redress the imbalance of the.....Read more

Toni Tone – I Wish I Knew This Earlier

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Toni Tone – I Wish I Knew This Earlier

The award-winning speaker, writer, social content creator and ambassador for the charity Young Women’s Trust talks about the inspirational life lessons in her instant Sunday Times bestseller: I Wish I Knew This Earlier (.....Read more

Indian Tales of Love and Wisdom

Thu 31 Mar 2022

Indian Tales of Love and Wisdom

Join in this rich cultural evening of Indian dance, music and stories with the magical Annapurna Indian dancers. Storytellers Indrani Datta and Priya Sundar will explore nature, love and universality through the works of.....Read more

An Evening with Adrian Lukis

Fri 01 Apr 2022

An Evening with Adrian Lukis

An entertaining and intimate In Conversation with celebrated character actor Adrian Lukis, known for playing the rakish Mr Wickham in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, alongside Colin Firth. Adrian will .....Read more

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Plan Your Novel

Thu 31 Mar 2022

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Plan Your Novel

If you long to write a novel but are struggling to get ideas on the page this workshop is for you. Join Writing Coach Cat Lumb, The Write Catalyst, for an online workshop, in which she will introduce you to her five-s.....Read more

Cultural Connections Conference

Thu 24 Mar 2022

Cultural Connections Conference

An opportunity for festival and cultural event organisers to network, share best practice and hear from industry experts following a challenging period for event managers. Join us in person or online. 12pm-12.45pm .....Read more

Free Family Preview

Sat 05 Mar 2022

Free Family Preview

Pop down to our Festival Hub, pick up a programme and enjoy free fun activities for all the family. Why not come along in your World Book Day outfits! 11.30am-12.30am Dragon mask-making at MakerWorld (Children’s Art S.....Read more

Don’t Ask the Dragon 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm

Sat 19 Mar 2022

Don’t Ask the Dragon 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm

Join no 1 bestselling author, poet and Festival Patron Lemn Sissay and illustrator Greg Stobbs for a fun storytelling and colouring activity session, with video animation, for young children. Don’t Ask the Dragon is a.....Read more

Inclusive Sensory Station Session

Sat 19 Mar 2022

Inclusive Sensory Station Session

A free afternoon of activities designed for children and young adults with additional needs, physical and mental disabilities (self-soothing calming areas available). Led by dance and drama teacher and SEN specialist Sal.....Read more

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