Do you enjoy listening to audio drama? Would you like to learn how to write your own? If so, join our online classroom for five live, interactive classes, which will teach you how to write a complete audio drama over five sessions. Read more
Mondays 22nd and 29th March, 2021: 7pm – 9.30pm 2-session course, 90 mins per session, live teaching, via Zoom online conferencing Read more
This 2-hour online workshop will teach you in a practical way how to talk about your work, and pitch it to agents / editors / commissioning editors / producers – whatever is relevant to your artform. Read more
WRITING INTO THE LIGHT A 2-hour online Poetry Workshop with Linda France for Candlemas/Imbolc Read more
Queen’s Hall presents Funny Words Comedy Gala in the Spiegeltent. A line up of six fabulous comedians. Read more
The gripping story of the extraordinary Soong sisters from Shanghai. Read more
How to Break Up with Fast Fashion Read more
Hear three authors of novels publishing this summer and receive proof copies of the books. Read more
Life on the frontline in the Ambulance Service. Read more
(All ages) With circus stunts and uproarious, interactive gags this is a story of two excitable brothers, who are definitely, about to, almost, at some stage, are maybe, going to do the chores their mum has asked them to do… Read more
A tale of extremes in North West Scotland. Read more
A hard-hitting, no-nonsense guide to what will be the most momentous change in British life for generations. Read more
Evelyn Waugh's Granddaughter Daisy brings an inherited wit to her most recent novel. Read more
Confetti Cabaret brought to Hexham by CircMotif Read more
Meet star baker, broadcaster, comedian, actor and best-selling author, Jenny Eclair Read more
A reflective workshop on Place, exploring ecological themes. Read more
(Age 3+). Come on let's crawl to the Ugly Bug Ball! Join Chalk for a session of crafting, playing and dancing with your mini beasts! Read more
Unravelling Britain’s history and culture through what was once the nation’s most valuable natural resource: wool. Read more
Jackson reveals a part of England whose future may be uncertain, but whose people remain as durable and remarkable as ever. Read more
(All Ages) A brand new circus show featuring acrobatics, juggling, contortion, live music and more with a message of humanity, heroes and adventure. Read more
When the Dogs Don’t Bark: A Forensic Scientist’s Search for the Truth. Read more
(Age 7+) Think you know all there is to know about Mermaids and Witches? Come along to find out the truth about your favourite fairy-tale characters... learn how to create cool characters and build amazingly weird worlds. Read more
Lennie Goodings is Chair of the UK British publishing house Virago Press. Read more
Court One: The Old Bailey & The Criminal Trials That Made Modern Britain- the inside story from a leading barrister Read more
(Age 8+) Venture into the rainforest as you’ve never known it with Vashti and her new book Darkwhispers and the fantasy world of the Brightstorm adventures. **Author of Wildspark, Vashti recently won the Blue Peter Book Award 2020 for Best Story** Read more
What is it about reading fiction that women love? Read more
(All the Family) Prepare for lift off as we take you on an intergalactic journey... craft mini rockets, make your own futuristic headwear and visit the Bowie face paint bar. Then hit the dance floor for moonwalking and hula hooping set to a soundtrack of other-wordly tunes... Read more
Join the man behind The Guardian’s laugh-out-loud, hyper-minimalist comic strips. Read more
A striking new framework for understanding our world's complex rivalries and politics. Read more
Indian nationhood took shape on the cricket pitch long before India gained political independence. Read more
A supernatural thriller from the author of Apple Tree Yard Read more
Not your normal pub quiz - this is a quiz completely dedicated to the Game of Thrones! Read more
(Under 5s) How does a very small girl hide a very large lion? It's not easy, but Iris has to do her best, because mums and dads can be funny about having a lion in the house! Expect live drawing, a drawing game and dressing up. Read more
(Age 12+) Join Hip Hop artist Kay Greyson for a Rap workshop exploring how to tell stories through musical lyrics. Read more
Join us to hear new work from Sarah Davy, Angela Readman, Gwennie Frazer and Hilary Elder. Read more
(Under 5's) Rabbit has made a very special birthday cake, but when it was time for her party she had a problem. She’s going to need lots of help if she’s going to get everything ready in time... Read more
(Age 2+) A delightful show based on the tale by Marcus Pfister. Expect songs, storytelling, percussion, interaction and innovative set design utilising recycled plastic! Read more
The truth behind the death that shook Great Britain and which has been shrouded in mystery ever since. Read more
How MI6 spymaster William Stephenson helped bring a previously reluctant USA into World War Two. Read more
Enjoy a gin and tonic, meet author and cook Valentine Warner and the team behind Hepple Gin. Read more
(Under 5s) Come along and meet local author and illustrator Gemma Koomen as she introduces you to the world of the Tree Keepers - a Sunday Times Children's Book to Watch Out for. Read more
(Age 7+) Join the ridiculously funny author of Mr Gum for an hour of joyous nonsense as he introduces his new book based in ancient Pompeii. 85% historical inaccuracy guaranteed! Read more
Eating well and losing weight never has to be a tasteless chore. Read more
A novel which sheds light on the complexity, and trauma, of Greece’s past. Read more
Aviemore's Mountain Café owner & chef talks about the pleasure of growing and cooking your own food - plus buffet Read more
A memoir through a tumultuous period of European history. Read more
An evening of performance poetry with Hollie McNish, Dean Atta and Michael Pederson. Read more
(Under 5's) The the classic tale of a little caterpillar with a very big appetite. A fun session with creative and sensory activities bringing the caterpillar’s hungry adventures to life. Read more
Five Ingredient Vegan - Cookery Demonstration at Linnels Farm Read more
(Age 3+) Join Tim Hopgood, author of the best-selling books ‘WOW! Said the Owl’ and ’Tip Tap went the Crab’, for an interactive fun story time. Expect live drawing and a craft activity. Read more
Examining the benefits of people of communicating fluently in a global language. Read more
A new biography of Simone de Beauvoir Read more
Feeding the world, climate change, biodiversity, plastics There is No Planet B. Read more
Award-winning artist, Victoria Melody, presents her new show Professional Stranger. Read more
The second of the Michael North crime thrillers by the author of Wife in the North, Judith O’Reilly. Read more
Meat-free food writing over 35 years, recipes and cooking tips from Rose's new book. Read more
Laura James introduces you to Fabio – the World’s Greatest Flamingo Detective! Read more
Sophie Henn reads Bad Nana for ages 6+ Read more
(Age 3+) Join Carol Malia, BBC Look North presenter, who will read from The Homesick Fox - a tale of an urban fox who longs for the countryside. Read more
How to create something memorable vegan dishes every day of the week with just 5 ingredients. Read more
Sensational summery dishes –using seasonally available ingredients, Read more
The story of the London Foundling Hospital and the 6000 children who passed through it. Read more
Technology and the Threat of Disaster Read more
(Age 4+) Let's go on a LIFESIZE prehistoric adventure! Step into the book to see how YOU measure up against some of the world's most incredible, ginormous, deadly dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Read more
(All Ages) Sensory and creative fun inspired by the imaginary worlds in our festival… make a mermaid sparkle, dig for dinosaurs, fashion a flamingo and craft a clay dragon. Read more
Jess’s workshop is for everyone and just the thing to kick-start or revive your love of words. Read more
(Age 8+) Believing is just the beginning... when Arthur and Rose were little, they were heroes in the Land of Roar, an imaginary world they found by climbing through the folding bed in their grandad’s attic. Read more
(All ages) Ever wanted to run away to join the circus? Now you can! A hands on circus skills workshop with lots of equipment where you can learn how to juggle, spin a plate or even walk the tightrope. Read more
How did the EU comprehensively outmanoeuvre the UK government? Read more
Memoir, science, philosophy and the arcane world of pigeon fancying. Read more
The science of animal navigation how do they find their way from place to place. Read more
A fast-paced political thriller - set in modern South Africa- shaped by Alagiah's first hand experiences. Read more
A personal story of living in poverty in austerity Britain Read more
(Age 8+) TV presenter and world-record breaker Helen Skelton. and athlete Anna McNuff talk about their inspiration for adventuring, their passion for the outdoors and how you can have your very own epic adventures no matter where you live! Read more