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  • WRITE A RADIO DRAMA IN FIVE WEEKS

    WRITE A RADIO DRAMA IN FIVE WEEKS

    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

  • Public Funding for Creative Writers: ONLINE 2-session Writer Training

    Public Funding for Creative Writers: ONLINE 2-session Writer Training

    Mondays 22nd and 29th March, 2021: 7pm – 9.30pm 2-session course, 90 mins per session, live teaching, via Zoom online conferencing Read more

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    ONLINE Writer Training Session: Pitch Your Work

    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

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    Workshop - Linda France

    WRITING INTO THE LIGHT A 2-hour online Poetry Workshop with Linda France for Candlemas/Imbolc Read more

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Comedy Words Gala

Comedy Words Gala

Queen’s Hall presents Funny Words Comedy Gala in the Spiegeltent. A line up of six fabulous comedians. Read more

Start: 24th April, 2020 at 7:30pm

End: 24th April, 2020 at 10:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2021

Author: susie troup

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Lauren Bravo - How to Break Up with Fast Fashion

Lauren Bravo - How to Break Up with Fast Fashion

How to Break Up with Fast Fashion Read more

Start: 25th April, 2020 at 1:45pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 2:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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New Voices Proof Party

New Voices Proof Party

Hear three authors of novels publishing this summer and receive proof copies of the books. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2020 at 3:00pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 4:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Jake Jones - Can you Hear Me?

Jake Jones - Can you Hear Me?

Life on the frontline in the Ambulance Service. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2020 at 3:15pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 4:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Gavin Esler - Brexit without the Bullsh*t

Gavin Esler - Brexit without the Bullsh*t

A hard-hitting, no-nonsense guide to what will be the most momentous change in British life for generations. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2020 at 5:00pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 6:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Daisy Waugh - In the Crypt with a Candlestick

Daisy Waugh - In the Crypt with a Candlestick

Evelyn Waugh's Granddaughter Daisy brings an inherited wit to her most recent novel. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2020 at 6:15pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 7:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Jenny Eclair, Inheritance

Jenny Eclair, Inheritance

Meet star baker, broadcaster, comedian, actor and best-selling author, Jenny Eclair Read more

Start: 25th April, 2020 at 7:30pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 8:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Linda France Writing Workshop: The Poetry of Where We Live

Linda France Writing Workshop: The Poetry of Where We Live

A reflective workshop on Place, exploring ecological themes. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 26th April, 2020 at 12:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: White Room, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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The Ugly Bug Ball

The Ugly Bug Ball

(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

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 26th April, 2020 at 11:00am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, NE46 3NB

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Esther Rutter - This Golden Fleece

Esther Rutter - This Golden Fleece

Unravelling Britain’s history and culture through what was once the nation’s most valuable natural resource: wool. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 10:30am

End: 26th April, 2020 at 11:30am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Dan Jackson - The Northumbrians

Dan Jackson - The Northumbrians

Jackson reveals a part of England whose future may be uncertain, but whose people remain as durable and remarkable as ever. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 26th April, 2020 at 12:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Where Dust Gathers

Where Dust Gathers

(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

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 11:30am

End: 26th April, 2020 at 12:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent. Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hecxham, NE46 3NB

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Angela Gallop - When the Dogs Don’t Bark

Angela Gallop - When the Dogs Don’t Bark

When the Dogs Don’t Bark: A Forensic Scientist’s Search for the Truth. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 12:30pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 1:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Sibéal Pounder: Bad Mermaids and Witch Wars

Sibéal Pounder: Bad Mermaids and Witch Wars

(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

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 1:00pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 1:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont St, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Lennie Goodings - A Bite of the Apple

Lennie Goodings - A Bite of the Apple

Lennie Goodings is Chair of the UK British publishing house Virago Press. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 1:30pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 2:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Thomas Grant  Court One: The Old Bailey

Thomas Grant Court One: The Old Bailey

Court One: The Old Bailey & The Criminal Trials That Made Modern Britain- the inside story from a leading barrister Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 3:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Vashti Hardy: Darkwhispers

Vashti Hardy: Darkwhispers

(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

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 2:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Helen Taylor - Why Women Read Fiction

Helen Taylor - Why Women Read Fiction

What is it about reading fiction that women love? Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 3:00pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 4:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: susie troup

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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 Intergalactic Space Rave!

Intergalactic Space Rave!

(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

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 3:15pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 5:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont St, NE46 3NB

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Tom Gauld - The Department of Mind-Blowing Theories

Tom Gauld - The Department of Mind-Blowing Theories

Join the man behind The Guardian’s laugh-out-loud, hyper-minimalist comic strips. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 3:30pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 4:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Samir Puri - The Great Imperial Hangover

Samir Puri - The Great Imperial Hangover

A striking new framework for understanding our world's complex rivalries and politics. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 4:30pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 5:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Prashant Kidambi - Cricket County

Prashant Kidambi - Cricket County

Indian nationhood took shape on the cricket pitch long before India gained political independence. Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 5:00pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 6:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Quiz of Thrones in the Spiegeltent 

Quiz of Thrones in the Spiegeltent 

Not your normal pub quiz - this is a quiz completely dedicated to the Game of Thrones! Read more

Start: 26th April, 2020 at 7:00pm

End: 26th April, 2020 at 9:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Helen Stephens: How to Hide a Lion

Helen Stephens: How to Hide a Lion

(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

Start: 27th April, 2020 at 9:15am

End: 27th April, 2020 at 10:00am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont St, NE46 3NB

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Kay Greyson: Rap workshop

Kay Greyson: Rap workshop

(Age 12+) Join Hip Hop artist Kay Greyson for a Rap workshop exploring how to tell stories through musical lyrics. Read more

Start: 27th April, 2020 at 4:00pm

End: 27th April, 2020 at 5:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Exploring Rural Realities- New Commissions

Exploring Rural Realities- New Commissions

Join us to hear new work from Sarah Davy, Angela Readman, Gwennie Frazer and Hilary Elder.  Read more

Start: 27th April, 2020 at 6:00pm

End: 27th April, 2020 at 7:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Little Rabbit’s Best Birthday

Little Rabbit’s Best Birthday

(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

Start: 28th April, 2020 at 9:15am

End: 28th April, 2020 at 10:00am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegletent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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The Rainbow Fish

The Rainbow Fish

(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

Start: 28th April, 2020 at 4:00pm

End: 28th April, 2020 at 4:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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David Laws - Who Killed Kitchener?

David Laws - Who Killed Kitchener?

The truth behind the death that shook Great Britain and which has been shrouded in mystery ever since. Read more

Start: 28th April, 2020 at 6:00pm

End: 28th April, 2020 at 7:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Henry Hemming - Our Man in New York

Henry Hemming - Our Man in New York

How MI6 spymaster William Stephenson helped bring a previously reluctant USA into World War Two. Read more

Start: 28th April, 2020 at 7:30pm

End: 28th April, 2020 at 8:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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An evening with Valentine Warner and Hepple Gin

An evening with Valentine Warner and Hepple Gin

Enjoy a gin and tonic, meet author and cook Valentine Warner and the team behind Hepple Gin. Read more

Start: 28th April, 2020 at 7:30pm

End: 28th April, 2020 at 9:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Gemma Koomen: The Tree Keepers: Flock

Gemma Koomen: The Tree Keepers: Flock

(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

Start: 29th April, 2020 at 9:15am

End: 29th April, 2020 at 10:00am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont St, NE46 3NB

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Andy Stanton: The Paninis of Pompeii

Andy Stanton: The Paninis of Pompeii

(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

Start: 29th April, 2020 at 4:15pm

End: 29th April, 2020 at 5:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont St, NE46 3NB

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Victoria Hislop  Those Who Are Loved

Victoria Hislop Those Who Are Loved

A novel which sheds light on the complexity, and trauma, of Greece’s past. Read more

Start: 29th April, 2020 at 6:15pm

End: 29th April, 2020 at 7:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Kirsten Gilmour   Mountain Café Cook Book 

Kirsten Gilmour  Mountain Café Cook Book 

Aviemore's Mountain Café owner & chef talks about the pleasure of growing and cooking your own food - plus buffet Read more

Start: 29th April, 2020 at 7:30pm

End: 29th April, 2020 at 9:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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George Szirtes - The Photographer at Sixteen

George Szirtes - The Photographer at Sixteen

A memoir through a tumultuous period of European history. Read more

Start: 29th April, 2020 at 7:45pm

End: 29th April, 2020 at 8:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Hollie McNish & Friends

Hollie McNish & Friends

An evening of performance poetry with Hollie McNish, Dean Atta and Michael Pederson.  Read more

Start: 29th April, 2020 at 8:00pm

End: 29th April, 2020 at 10:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

(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

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 9:15am

End: 30th April, 2020 at 9:45am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, NE46 3BN

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Katy Beskow Cookery Demonstration at Linnels Farm

Katy Beskow Cookery Demonstration at Linnels Farm

Five Ingredient Vegan - Cookery Demonstration at Linnels Farm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 30th April, 2020 at 3:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Linnels Farm, Hexham, NE46 1TS

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Tim Hopgood: WOW! It’s a Wonderful World

Tim Hopgood: WOW! It’s a Wonderful World

(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

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 4:00pm

End: 30th April, 2020 at 4:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Sele Park, NE46 3QZ

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David Crystal - Let’s Talk. How English Conversation Works

David Crystal - Let’s Talk. How English Conversation Works

Examining the benefits of people of communicating fluently in a global language.  Read more

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 6:00pm

End: 30th April, 2020 at 7:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Kate Kirkpatrick - Becoming Beauvoir: A Life

Kate Kirkpatrick - Becoming Beauvoir: A Life

A new biography of Simone de Beauvoir Read more

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 6:15pm

End: 30th April, 2020 at 7:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Victoria Melody

Victoria Melody

Award-winning artist, Victoria Melody, presents her new show Professional Stranger. Read more

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 7:30pm

End: 30th April, 2020 at 9:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Judith O’Reilly - Curse the Day

Judith O’Reilly - Curse the Day

The second of the Michael North crime thrillers by the author of Wife in the North, Judith O’Reilly. Read more

Start: 30th April, 2020 at 7:45pm

End: 30th April, 2020 at 8:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Rose Elliot - The Complete Vegan

Rose Elliot - The Complete Vegan

Meat-free food writing over 35 years, recipes and cooking tips from Rose's new book. Read more

Start: 1st May, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 1st May, 2020 at 11:00am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Sophy Henn: Meet Bad Nana

Sophy Henn: Meet Bad Nana

Sophie Henn reads Bad Nana for ages 6+ Read more

Start: 1st May, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 31st May, 2020 at 10:15am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Steet, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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David Greaves: The Homesick Fox, read by Carol Malia

David Greaves: The Homesick Fox, read by Carol Malia

(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

Start: 1st May, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 31st May, 2020 at 12:00am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Katy Beskow - Five Ingredient Vegan

Katy Beskow - Five Ingredient Vegan

How to create something memorable vegan dishes every day of the week with just 5 ingredients. Read more

Start: 1st May, 2020 at 11:30am

End: 1st May, 2020 at 12:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Rose Elliot - Simply Delicious Vegan Feast  Cookery Demonstration

Rose Elliot - Simply Delicious Vegan Feast Cookery Demonstration

Sensational summery dishes –using seasonally available ingredients, Read more

Start: 1st May, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 1st May, 2020 at 3:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Linnels Farm, Hexham, NE46 1TS

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Helen Berry -  Orphans of Empire

Helen Berry - Orphans of Empire

The story of the London Foundling Hospital and the 6000 children who passed through it. Read more

Start: 1st May, 2020 at 6:30pm

End: 1st May, 2020 at 7:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Sophy Henn: Lifesize - Dinosaurs

Sophy Henn: Lifesize - Dinosaurs

(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

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 25th April, 2020 at 10:45am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Arty Adventures

Arty Adventures

(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

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 25th April, 2020 at 4:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Jess Kidd Writing Workshop

Jess Kidd Writing Workshop

Jess’s workshop is for everyone and just the thing to kick-start or revive your love of words. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 10:30am

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 12:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: White Room, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Jenny McLachlan: The Land of Roar

Jenny McLachlan: The Land of Roar

(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

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 25th April, 2020 at 11:45am

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: White Room, Queen's Hall, 1-2 Beaumont St, Hexham, NE46 3LZ

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Roll up, roll up…for the Circus Skills Workshop

Roll up, roll up…for the Circus Skills Workshop

(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

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 11:15am

End: 25th April, 2020 at 12:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Edward Stourton - Blind Man’s Brexit

Edward Stourton - Blind Man’s Brexit

How did the EU comprehensively outmanoeuvre the UK government? Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 12:00pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Jon Day - Homing

Jon Day - Homing

Memoir, science, philosophy and the arcane world of pigeon fancying. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 12:00pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Prior’s Hall, Hexham Abbey , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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David Barrie - Incredible Journeys: Exploring the Wonders of Animal Navigation

David Barrie - Incredible Journeys: Exploring the Wonders of Animal Navigation

The science of animal navigation how do they find their way from place to place. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 1:30pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 2:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Prior’s Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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George Alagiah - The Burning Land

George Alagiah - The Burning Land

A fast-paced political thriller - set in modern South Africa- shaped by Alagiah's first hand experiences. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 1:30pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 2:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Cash Carraway - Skint Estate

Cash Carraway - Skint Estate

A personal story of living in poverty in austerity Britain Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 1:45pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 2:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Helen Skelton and Anna McNuff

Helen Skelton and Anna McNuff

(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

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 1:45pm

End: 25th April, 2020 at 2:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2021

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Spiegeltent, Abbey Grounds, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Jess kidd - Things in Jars

Jess kidd - Things in Jars

Twice BBC Radio 2 Book Club author presents a gripping Victorian detective novel. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 3:00pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 4:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Prior’s Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street , Hexham, NE46 3NB

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John Suchet - Beethoven: The Man Revealed

John Suchet - Beethoven: The Man Revealed

Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth- an intimate portrait of the composer. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 3:00pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 4:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Paul Wignall and David Evans - Extinction and Glaciation 

Paul Wignall and David Evans - Extinction and Glaciation 

Oxford University Press Very Short Introductions; Join two experts for 30 minute pocket sized explanations on Extinction and Glaciation. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 3:15pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 4:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Nicholas Crane   Why Geography Matters: A Brief Guide to the World

Nicholas Crane  Why Geography Matters: A Brief Guide to the World

A new narrative restoring the connections between humanity and the Earth. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 4:45pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 5:45pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall , Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Katie Hickman  She-Merchants, Buccaneers and Gentlewomen

Katie Hickman She-Merchants, Buccaneers and Gentlewomen

The life and times of hundreds of intrepid women who made their way across the sea and changed history.   Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 5:15pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 6:15pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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AN Wilson - The Mystery of Charles Dickens

AN Wilson - The Mystery of Charles Dickens

The Mystery of Charles Dickens - looking back at Dickens’ early death revealing the key events that shaped his life and work. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 6:30pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 7:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Martin Sixsmith  - The Unquiet Heart

Martin Sixsmith  - The Unquiet Heart

Russia in 1917, based on the real life of an extraordinary man. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 8:00pm

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 9:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Adele Parks Master Class

Adele Parks Master Class

Practical advice on how to take steps to develop believable, vital and rounded characters. Read more

Start: 3rd May, 2020 at 10:30am

End: 3rd May, 2020 at 12:30pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: White Room, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Suzi Gage - Say Why To Drugs

Suzi Gage - Say Why To Drugs

A frank and informative look at the science behind recreational drugs - debunking some common myths and misconceptions. Read more

Start: 3rd May, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 3rd May, 2020 at 12:00pm

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2020

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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