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Hamlet adaptation perfect for schools

Tue 21 Jan 2014

Hamlet adaptation perfect for schools

Peppermint Muse Theatre Company is gearing up for its forthcoming production of Shakespeare's Hamlet. In a bold new interpretation of the text there are two Hamlets and a new title: Hold Off The Earth. This haunting r.....Read more

Litfest'15 starts - 25 events throughout Hertfordshire libraries

Tue 17 Mar 2015

Litfest'15 starts - 25 events throughout Hertfordshire libraries

The annual programme of events for adults and children presented by Hertfordshire Libraries takes place in March and April. You can come and meet authors and listen to them talk about their work including S.J. Watson,.....Read more

Afternoon Tea with Rowan Coleman

Thu 20 Apr 2017

Afternoon Tea with Rowan Coleman

Join author Rowan Coleman for an afternoon tea at Hatfield Library, Thursday 18th May at 2.30pm. Rowan is a Hertfordshire based, Sunday Times Bestselling author. She will be talking about her latest novel 'The Summer.....Read more

Illustrator and Designer.

Tue 23 Jul 2013

Illustrator and Designer.

Hello! I'm a freelance artist and illustrator with some twenty years experience in commercial art and illustration. I've created work for giftware, media and children's books with clients ranging from Shreds for Harrod.....Read more

Childrens book and illustration demo for Create and Craft TV

Wed 27 Aug 2014

Childrens book and illustration demo for Create and Craft TV

Recently I finished illustrating a children's book for Indie publisher Skycat and written by Ron Black. The book is a colouring book as well as a story about hapless foxy fox Freddie and is loads of fun. It will be out .....Read more

Summer Reading Challenge art workshops with Elaine Johnson

Tue 15 Jul 2014

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

Educational visits - prices held for 2014

Thu 29 Aug 2013

Educational visits - prices held for 2014

Let your pupils experience literacy away from the classroom. If you are looking for a creative writing experience as part of your school's artsmark extra-curricular provision, please contact us. Don't forget, there is.....Read more

Herts & Minds - new writing from 20 Herts writers

Wed 29 Jan 2020

Herts & Minds - new writing from 20 Herts writers

Herts & Minds is the latest anthology from Hertford Writers' Circle, with 30 new stories and poems by 20 authors, many inspired by the history and landscape of Hertfordshire. Bestseller writer Michael Dobbs, author of.....Read more

Knebworth House launches Herts schools story writing competition

Fri 17 Jan 2014

Knebworth House launches Herts schools story writing competition

Inspiring young writers – Knebworth House launches Hertfordshire Schools Story Writing Competition. Knebworth is often described as a ‘treasure house of stories’, and is one of the country’s great literary houses. Kne.....Read more

Ver Poets AGM and Door into the Dark competition results

Wed 17 Sep 2014

Ver Poets AGM and Door into the Dark competition results

Friday September 19th, 7.30 pm. Members invited to come along for the AGM in St Michael’s Church Hall and have their say on the running of the society. After a pause for refreshments, at 9 pm we will find out who pene.....Read more

The Wolf Returns to St Albans

Sun 05 Oct 2014

The Wolf Returns to St Albans

FOLKIES AND POETS COMBINE FORCES If you’re looking for some arty entertainment for a Saturday night, try the cabaret evening at the Maltings Arts Theatre for a mix of music, folk songs and some of the best modern poetry.....Read more

Dylan Thomas Evening

Sun 05 Oct 2014

Dylan Thomas Evening

The rumours have started. A dead poet has been spotted late at night, stumbling through the Maltings. “Dylan Thomas is still alive,” it’s whispered. “Surely that was Elvis?” comes the reply. But the witness knows what .....Read more

The Chinese Puzzle

Tue 13 Jan 2015

The Chinese Puzzle

Have you ever felt that you would like to understand the Chinese better? Well an illustrated talk in St Albans on Friday January 23rd could provide some of the answers. China expert and translator Kevin Maynard points o.....Read more

The Mariner comes to St Michael's

Tue 03 Mar 2015

The Mariner comes to St Michael's

Ver Poets are holding a Sea Poetry and Music evening on Friday March 20th at 7.45 for 8 pm. The event will feature foot-tapping nautical tunes, a performance of classic poems including the Ancient Mariner and Dover Beach.....Read more

Poets gather in St Albans for Kit Wright

Wed 01 Apr 2015

Poets gather in St Albans for Kit Wright

Poets from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire will gather in St Albans on Monday April 27 for a reading by Kit Wright. He is the author of more than 25 books for adults and children and the winner of numerous literary.....Read more

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